Best Of New Plymouth: Pukeiti Gardens & City Sights
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Travel to the spectacular Pukeiti Garden, renowned for its rhododendron collection. Pukeiti is an 890-acre rain forest property among the foothills of Mount Taranaki - a short drive from New Plymouth. Established in 1951, Pukeiti offers an extensive garden and plant collection, with numerous short walks and vantage points from which to enjoy the views. Enjoy a guided tour of the garden by a local expert and enjoy a quaint morning tea in the stunning gardens.
Return to the wharf via New Plymouth city sights.
Points of interest
Taranaki
Puketi Park
Schedule
Special Notes
Rhododendron Stroll (1.3 km loop) and Valley of the Giants walk are both gravel paths with gentle hills that are friendly for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Pukeiti provides a free mobility-vehicle shuttle
Wheelchair access and accessible toilets are available around the visitor centre and café
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Travel to the spectacular Pukeiti Garden, renowned for its rhododendron collection. Pukeiti is an 890-acre rain forest property among the foothills of Mount Taranaki - a short drive from New Plymouth. Established in 1951, Pukeiti offers an extensive garden and plant collection, with numerous short walks and vantage points from which to enjoy the views. Enjoy a guided tour of the garden by a local expert and enjoy a quaint morning tea in the stunning gardens.
Return to the wharf via New Plymouth city sights.
Points of interest
Taranaki
Puketi Park
Schedule
Special Notes
Rhododendron Stroll (1.3 km loop) and Valley of the Giants walk are both gravel paths with gentle hills that are friendly for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Pukeiti provides a free mobility-vehicle shuttle
Wheelchair access and accessible toilets are available around the visitor centre and café