Garden

Pukeiti

Taranaki

Large rainforest garden in the Kaitake foothills, best known for rhododendrons in spring.

Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours

Pukeiti is a big bush garden of rhododendrons, native trees and rainforest walks, run by a charitable trust. Spring is the peak, when the rhododendrons flower, but the canopy walk and bush trails are worth doing most of the year.

Good to know

  • Spring (about September to November) is peak bloom
  • Check the garden's website for entry fees and opening hours
Best time
Spring
Open
All year
Getting there
Pukeiti Rd, sealed road, car park on site
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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