Although we visited before the prime flowering time, the largest rhodo's were in spectacular flower in this well established well trailed garden.
This free publicly owned park gives enormous scope for a picnic or for exploration. Great for families as the trails are easily followed and especially beautiful in October for the local rhodedendron festival.You can get food and coffee at the restaurant as well with great views of both the ranges and gardens. The road nearby is single lane in places so care is needed. Complete a drive through to the beach settlement of Oakura form Pukeiti- great views.
I recently visited Pukeiti Gardens for the first time since I was a kid. It was so much better than I remember. The rhododendrons were in bloom and it was beautiful. The walks were well kept and new treehouse lookouts are being erected which are cool, even my 7yr old daughter enjoyed the visit. I would highly recommend a visit.
So good to have this restaurant here. So far away for the city crowds, good food, amazing views over the park, makes this place a must see in all weathers. Well worth the drive - which is glorious in its own right.
Taranaki has several great gardens/parks this one is the 5 star!!Several great walks - different lengths and degrees of difficulty! Best visited at Rhododendron time.Cafe good too!!
I have heard a lot about the Pukeiti Rhododendron Park and was looking forward to visiting. While I can see that it has been magnificent in it's day the gardens were looking a little untidy and in need of some TLC. I hope that it can be restored to its former glory.
An interesting park near Mt Taranaki. Did the free guided walk with our group. Mobility vehicle available.
magnificent Rhododendrons every where all in there brilliant colours.what a sight they make this is a must visit for garden & flowers lovers of all ages.fantastic place to visit
It was impressive with some beautiful plants - a bit disappointed that the giant rhodos had finished blooming and the park at the outer edges is a little unkempt but what a major undertaking keeping that massive place under control. All in all a must see
this is a lovely park the day we visited it was raining but it was still worth seeing. When the Rhododendrons are flowering it must be just beautiful and that would be the best time to visit, although if you want a nice place for a picnic there is plenty of space and lots of trees. The waterwheel is very pretty.