Walks delight at any time
Walk more than 20km of bush tracks to explore old logging lines, a bush tramway, mountain streams and a waterwheel.
View the garden for all seasons with something in flower everyday of the year and attractive grassed garden walks which are enhanced by the multitude of bird life.
Four main walks are set out at Pukeiti, ensuring visitors see the areas of the gardens that have the most on offer at any time of year.
FOUNDERS WAY: This is the main-season walk (approximately 45 minutes) to view the major plantings and spring features in October and November, the peak rhododendron season.
GRANDE WAY: The early-season walk (approximately 60 minutes) is designed to take the visitor through the plantings of the large leaf rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias and other early features.
RIVERSIDE TRAIL: This is a summer walk (approximately 90 minutes) is designed to take in the natural beauty of Pukeiti by walking the bush and following a mountain stream. A more rugged walk than the grass tracks with some steps. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
CONSERVATION FOREST TRAIL: This is a 6.5km trail requiring a good fitness level and taking approximately 3 to 3.5 hours.
Click on the links in the navigation panel top left for details of each walk, including maps for the first three.
(Photos: Pat Greenfield)
