Pukeiti, Taranaki Region, New Zealand

Pukeiti

Taranaki Region, New Zealand

Pukeiti, located in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand, is a large rainforest garden established in 1951 by William Douglas Cook and Russell Matthews. It spans 360 hectares and is internationally renowned for its extensive and diverse rhododendron collection, covering about 27 hectares.

The garden integrates regenerating native rainforest with spectacular views of Mount Taranaki, the Tasman Sea, and nearby mountain ranges. Pukeiti offers visitors a network of walking tracks through both exotic plantings and native forest, with facilities including a visitor centre, café, and educational programs.

It is managed by the Taranaki Regional Council and remains one of New Zealand’s premier botanical destinations, dedicated to conservation, horticulture, and community engagement.

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Taranaki Region 4374, New Zealand

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