Pukekura Park & Brooklands

Description

Pukekura Park is the centre-piece of the parks and reserves network in New Plymouth. Managed by the New Plymouth District Council it covers an area of approximately 49 hectares (120 acres) and includes the adjacent garden estate Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and the historic Gables Colonial Hospital. Pukekura is a nationally significant park with a large exotic specimen tree collection inter planted within a margin of luxuriant native bush. The park has been continuously developed since its inception in 1876 - its north south linear shape follows a natural stream valley where a series of artificial lakes have been created by damming the flow at various points. Several streams flow through Pukekura originating from a well defined watershed catchment outside the park boundary. Geology and climate are important factors contributing to the successful establishment of plants within the park. Deep deposits of volcanic ash combined with even rainfall, mild winters and warm summer temperatures are conducive to plant growth for a range of species from around the world. With this variety of plant types Pukekura is unique in offering a diverse range of landscapes from dense remnant tawa / mahoe / pukatea forest to broad lawns with annual bedding displays and themed garden plantings. A native orchid and fern collection housed in a partially sunken conservatory and display house is of outstanding interest. An impressive outdoor sound stage and grassed amphitheatre provides a venue for summer time concerts. Above is Brooklands where sweeping lawns, magnificent old trees and flower filled borders delight the visitor. Boating on the fern fringed lake or quiet walks in the upper bush tracks of the valley system are further attractions.

General Information

Large (>5ha) size Public garden with capacity for Large (20+) group sizes. Recommended visit of 3 Hours. Best to visit in Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring.
Tariff: Adults $0.00 , Children $0.00 , Seniors $0.00
Appointment: Casual Visitors

Contact details and location

Phone:	06 759 6060
Fax:	06 759 6072
Email:	enquiries@npdc.govt.nz
Website:	www.newplymouthnz.com
Location:	Fillis St
	New Plymouth
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Facilities and Amenities

Bus/Coach Parking,Car Parking,Children Welcome,Lunches Available,Morning/Afternoon Teas Available,Picnics Allowed,Seating Available,Toilets Available,Tourguide(s) Available,Wheelchair Access

Garden Features

Alpine Garden,Arboretum,Bedding Displays,Glasshouse,Cottage Garden,Herbaceous Border,Informal,Native Bush,Pergola Garden,Plant Collections,Water Feature(s),Water Garden(s),Wetland,Woodland Garden