Pukekura Park

A big, hilly park built around a lake and bush gullies. Paths loop past the fernery, a cascade and a lookout over the water. Entry is free, and the Festival of Lights fills it with illuminated displays through summer evenings.

Good to know

• Walk the lake loop, then climb to the Poet's Bridge area
• Go back after dark during the summer Festival of Lights
• The fernery is worth ten minutes on a wet day

Open

All year

Getting there

Several entrances off Liardet St and Fillis St, street parking, short walk from town

Vehicles

Campervans fine

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Facilities

• Picnic tables
• Toilets

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