Pukeiti Gardens - Taranaki, New Zealand
Pukeiti is a 360 hectare rain forest property located between Mount Egmont/Taranaki and the scenic west coast, just south of New Plymouth.Established in 1951, these beautiful gardens are an easy walk along mostly grassed tracks.
Pukeiti is open all year round, except Christmas Day, and is a popular destination for tourists, visitors and locals, with free admittance for school children. Refreshments are available from the Gatehouse Cafe overlooking the gardens and include morning and afternoon teas and light lunches.Groups and organized tours welcome and we can cater to suit your requirements (Refer Contact and Membership pages).
Garden & Cafe open every day (except Christmas day)
Last entry 1 HOUR before closing time.
Children (school age) and school parties free.
Reductions for groups, students (with ID)Â and senior citizens.
Sorry, no dogs allowed except registered guide dogs.
EXPERIENCE the many walks through the beautiful gardens.
ENTERTAIN your guests at the Pukeiti functions centre in the picturesque garden setting.
EXPLORE the gardens as a family or classroom group - a great environment for learning and discovery in nature.
Upcoming events at Pukeiti:
- 25th Dec - Closed Christmas Day
- 27th Dec - Lazy Sunday session 2, INISH and guest artists
- 7th Jan - Twilight picnic and guided walk
- 7th Feb - Explorer Club day, What are native?
- 13th Feb - Tramline guided walk
- 21st Feb - Pukeiti Community Mountain Bike Challenge
- 1-6th Apr - East Coast for Easter, Pukeiti tour to Gisborne
- 4th Apr - Explorer Club day, Great Easter Egg Hunt
- 24 Apr - 18 May - Tour to China, Pukeiti & NZ Rhododendron Association tour to China
