Pukeiti is one of Taranaki's iconic visitor attractions.

Welcome to Pukeiti

Renowned for its rhododendron collection, Pukeiti is a 360 ha rainforest property located between Mount Taranaki and the coast, just south of New Plymouth. Established in 1951, Pukeiti is an internationally recognised garden and plant collection.

Coming events

Sunday 3 June, 10.30am-2pm: Explorer Club

Bring the kids for games and activities celebrating Arbor Day.
More information

Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust             Weddings & private events

What the gardeners are up to

  • Some restoration and tweaking around the Matthews Walk and the Larcom Walk.
  • Deadheading and cutting back the herbaceous borders as perennials start to go dormant for winter.
  • Turning compost and generating mulch to cover freshly weeded areas.
  • Continuing to cut back the forest margins to encourage even light and airflow through the garden collections.

Owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region. Enjoy it - it's yours.

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Kids — join the
Pukeiti Explorer Club!

Click for information on the Pukeiti Explorer Club for kids.

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