Guided Walks
Pukekura Park Fernery
Love the view of the stunning native fern collection, colourful coleus and other exotic tropical foliage plants, a diverse collection of elegant orchids and an extensive range of plants in potted culture. Free daily guided tours of the Fernery and Display Houses will cover the history, background and plant collections of this serene and beautiful haven. Open every day from 8.30am to 4pm.
EVENT 1 | |
| DATE/TIME | Fri 28 Oct, 3pm - 4pm |
EVENT 2 | |
| DATE/TIME | Wed 2 Nov, 9.30am - 10.30am |
EVENT 3 | |
| DATE/TIME | Fri 4 Nov, 9.30am - 10.30am |
| VENUE | Meet at the Fernery entrance |
| ADMISSION | Free event |
Pukekura Park
Join the Pukekura Park staff on a guided walk through New Plymouth’s Premier Park. Learn about its history as you view the spectacular rhododendrons and visit the many dells. With your guide you will explore hidden corners of one of New Zealand’s most significant public gardens. A truly wonderful walk featuring many fascinating and interesting plants, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
EVENT 1 - for mobile people | |
Please wear suitable walking shoes and a medium level of fitness is required. The event will proceed wet or fine. | |
| DATE/TIME | Wed 2 Nov, 9am - 11am |
| VENUE | Meet at Fillis St entrance, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth |
| BOOKING | Festival office, cnr Brougham & Powderham Sts, New Plymouth 06 759 8412, bookings essential, limited tickets |
| ADMISSION | Free event |
EVENT 2 - for less mobile people | |
Mobility scooters will be provided | |
| DATE/TIME | Fri 4 Nov, 9am - 11am |
| VENUE | Meet at Curator’s Office, via Fillis St entrance, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth |
| BOOKING | Festival office, cnr Brougham & Powderham Sts, New Plymouth 06 759 8412, bookings essential, limited tickets |
| ADMISSION | Free event |
Tupare Guided Walk
Take a guided walk with Tupare Garden Manager Mitch Graham highlighting the trees which are the essence of Tupare. This will include some of the original trees, their placement and health, as well as more recent plantings. Mitch will discuss the active management of Tupare Garden which ensures a succession of stately trees.
| DATE/TIME | Wed 2 Nov, 9.30am |
| VENUE | Tupare, 487 Mangorei Rd, New Plymouth |
| BOOKING | Meet at the carpark gatehouse |
| ADMISSION | Free event |
Tikorangi Guided Walk
With the first plantings going back as far as 1880 and well over sixty years of intensive gardening, Tikorangi has many stories to be told and many rare and special plants. Join Abbie or Mark Jury on a personally guided tour of the place they call home.
| DATE/TIME | Fri 28 Oct, Tues 1 Nov, Thurs 3 Nov & Fri 4 Nov, 11am |
| VENUE | Tikorangi - the Jury Garden 589 Otaraoa Rd, Waitara |
| ADMISSION | Free event, usual garden fee applies ($12) |
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