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Pukeiti

New Plymouth

  • 2290 Carrington Road
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Taranaki Regional Council

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30th Oct - 8th Nov
Open all day, every day

Pukeiti spans an impressive 360ha of lush gardens and rainforest and has built up one of the world’s biggest and most diverse rhododendron collections. Along with other exotics, they create an explosion of colour amidst lush native rainforest and mountain streams. Pukeiti boasts an all-weather visitor centre and walking tracks for all fitness levels. Other highlights include the covered vireya houses, the treetop viewing platform over the waterwheel and the popular Rainforest Eatery.

What’s on 30 Oct – 8 Nov:

All free entry, no bookings required

Every day: Art Exhibition – Yours Faithfully by Jana Branca. The Rata Room, 10am – 3pm.
31 Oct: Guided Walk and Talk with the Head Gardener, 10am – 11.30am.
1 Nov: Discover the rare plants that call Pukeiti home, 10am – 11.30am.
3 Nov: Gardener’s Guided Walk, 10am – 11.30am.
6 Nov: Walk and Talk with the Rhododendron Collections Officer, 10am – 11.30am.
Every day: Free rides, limited mobility visitors, 10am – 2pm.

Entry FREE. Open all day, every day, 30th Oct – 8th Nov. NZ Garden Trust 5 star award & Qualmark Gold award..

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"The thanks should go to the gardeners who open their gardens to allow garden lovers to enjoy. They must be exhausted tonight! Without them there would be no gardens open to enjoy. Congratulations and thanks - you deserve it."
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