Ngaere is a village situated on State Highway 3, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of Stratford, New Zealand.

[1][2] The name "Ngaere" means "swamp" in English, and before settlement, the area was covered by a vast and ancient wetland.

Ngaere Gardens, which once hosted a menagerie of exotic animals, was a popular picnic spot for early 20th century families.

The gardens have now been cleared, and all that remains now is the large lake, and a number of mature exotic trees.

The building has been put to a variety of uses, including as a brewery and a health shop.