Oakura/Okato
Oakura
Woodleigh
1403 Surf Highway 45, Oakura
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Glyn & Gail Church
Woodleigh is different. You’ll find plants you’ve not seen before. Kingdon Ward’s Carmine Cherry, the Canton Water Pine or the huge Mexican Hat Magnolia. You can hunt out these plant treasures or take a stroll around this peaceful garden with plants, ponds and bird life.
You won’t want to miss the hostas, day lilies and iris because they’re so beautiful. Come and enjoy this large natural garden.
Open 9am - 5pm, admission 2 tickets or $8pp
Ph 06 752 7597, Fax 06 752 7657
Email glyn@woodleigh.co.nz
Pukeiti
2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
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Taranaki Regional Council
A garden that has been recognised internationally for it’s collection of rhododendrons. First established in 1951 by the Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust and now proudly owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council.
Pukeiti comprises a 360 hectare regenerating rainforest, 20 hectares of hybrid and species rhododendron along with many unusual shrubs and trees from throughout the world. The hybrids represent over 150 years of plant breeding from throughout the western world. Pukeiti is also a repository for rhododendrons collected from the wilds of South East Asia through to Papua New Guinea.
The beautiful vireya rhododendrons housed in the Covered Walkway represent the subtropical species many of which are rare and vulnerable in their natural habitat.
Daily guided walks 11am and 1.30pm.
A flower exhibition will be housed in the Display Room below the Gatehouse. Mobility vehicle available for people with disabilities.
Cafe open 10am to 4pm.
Open 9am - 5pm (last admissions 4pm)
Admission free
Ph 0800 736 222 or visit www.trc.govt.nz
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Twitter (@TaranakiRG).
Okato
Goodin Country Garden
158 Mirikau Rd, Okato
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Chris & Steak Goodin
The garden has been developed over the last 25 years and created around the family farmhouse. The garden features large volcanic rocks, trees, spacious lawns, roses, rhododendrons and many other plants of colour and interest. Daughter Nicci is a prominent New Plymouth florist and much of the planting is with her creativity in mind. Renowned New Zealand sculptor Jeff Thomson will be exhibiting in this garden.
Open 9am - 5pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph/fax 06 752 8160, email jgoodin@farmside.co.nz
The van der Poel Garden
92 Ruakere Rd, Warea, Okato
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Maria & Hugo van der Poel
A developing garden of the old style using trees from a former garden as key components. Spacious lawns, including interesting under planting of mature trees. Dublin Bay roses also feature as well as formal planting around the house. A tranquil setting to stop and enjoy your picnic.
Open 9.30am - 4.30pm, admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 752 8130, Fax 06 752 8236
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