Guided Tours, Walks & Events
 Pukekura Park Fernery
Love the view of the stunning native fern collection, colourful Coleus & other exotic tropical foliage plants, a diverse collection of elegant orchids & an extensive range of plants in potted culture. Free daily guided tours of the Fernery & Display Houses will cover the history, background & plant collections of this serene & beautiful haven. Open every day from 8.30am to 4pm.
EVENT 1
DATE/TIME Tues 2 Nov, 9am – 10am
EVENT 2
DATE/TIME Thurs 4 Nov, 9am – 10am
VENUE Meet at the Fernery entrance, near the Fred Parker Lawn Pukekura Park, Fillis St,
New Plymouth
ADMISSION Free Event
 Pukekura Park
Join the Pukekura Park staff on a guided walk through New Plymouth’s premier park. Learn about its history as you view the spectacular rhododendrons & visit the many dells. With your guide you will explore hidden corners of one of New Zealand’s most significant public gardens. A truly wonderful walk featuring many fascinating & interesting plants, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
EVENT 1 – for mobile people
Please wear suitable walking shoes & a medium level of fitness is required. The event will proceed wet or fine.
DATE/TIME Wed 3 Nov, 9am – 11am
VENUE Meet at Fillis St entrance, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
BOOKING Festival Office, Cnr Brougham & Powderham Sts, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 8412
Bookings essential. Limited tickets.
ADMISSION Free event
EVENT 2 – for less mobile people
Mobility scooters will be provided
DATE/TIME Fri 5 Nov, 9am – 11am
VENUE Meet at Curator’s Office, via Fillis St entrance, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
BOOKING Festival Office, Cnr Brougham & Powderham Sts, New Plymouth, Ph 06 759 8412
Bookings essential. Limited tickets.
ADMISSION Free event
Pukeiti Guided Walk
Andrew Brooker, Pukeiti Curator, has worked at Pukeiti for 21 years. He will take you on a journey through the magical landscape that is Pukeiti ‘The Rhododendron Garden in a Rainforest’. Meet at the Gatehouse & prepare to be enthralled while Andrew shares his passion for rhododendrons on this guided tour of Pukeiti.
DATE/TIME Mon 1 Nov, 10am & Fri 5 Nov, 3pm (1 hr)
VENUE Pukeiti, 2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth
ADMISSION Free event
Hollards Guided Walk
Accompany Greg Rine, who has worked at Hollards for 21 years, while listening to his talk about pre-WWII domestic rural New Zealand gardens. Take a look at some of Hollard’s pre-war plantings.
DATE/TIME Thurs 4 Nov, 2pm
VENUE Hollards, 1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kaponga
ADMISSION Free event
Tupare Guided Walk
Meet up with Tupare’s Senior Gardener Mitch Graham on a tour of the garden. The walk will highlight many of Tupare’s often unnoticed treats, some little & some grand. Tupare owes its splendid views to its location & topography. Enjoy a cup of tea in the Gardener’s Cottage afterward. Sensible shoes recommended.
DATE/TIME Sun 31 Oct, 10am
VENUE Tupare, 487 Mangorei Rd, New Plymouth
ADMISSION Free
Tupare house tours
During the festival, Friends of Tupare will conduct daily tours of the newly restored Chapman-Taylor designed home built by Sir Russell & Lady Matthews. Experience a much-loved slice of Taranaki’s heritage.
There will also be a private collection of Arts & Crafts-inspired needlepoint exhibition, including a classic William Morris design. This artwork will be available for viewing during the guided house tours.
DATE/TIME Daily during festival, 11am to 2pm (last tour 1.30pm)
VENUE Tupare, 487 Mangorei Rd, New Plymouth Meet at the front door
ADMISSION Free
 Stepping Stones/Duncan & Davies Guided Tour
Experience a rare opportunity to view the inner workings of one of New Zealand’s largest export production tree nurseries. The owners of the Stepping Stones & Duncan & Davies Nursery invite you on a guided van tour via their large nursery where you will view production fields of Japanese Maples, Magnolias & Hamamelis. Gain an insight into growing trees on a commercial scale & the strict quality control processes required to gain entry into export markets. This is a unique tour that should not be missed.
DATE Tues 3 Nov, 1pm & Thurs 5 Nov, 1pm (allow 2 hrs)
VENUE Stepping Stones Nursery, Waitara Rd, Brixton, New Plymouth
BOOKINGS Festival Office, Cnr Brougham & Powderham Sts, New Plymouth.
Bookings essential. Limited tickets.
ADMISSION $5pp (includes afternoon tea)
Farmers Markets at Hollards
During the festival come & experience a genuine Farmers Market. Enjoy a wide range of fresh local produce in delightful surroundings.
There will also be a range of complementary craft stalls, music & refreshments on offer.
DATE Sat 30 Oct & Sat 6 Nov, 9am – 12noon
VENUE Hollards, 1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kaponga
ADMISSION Free Event
Bernie’s Home Garden
& Plant Sales at Hollards
During the festival the demonstration & nursery area will be open to the public. On display will be a sustainable home produce garden. Come & check out the chickens, bees & the various complementary plantings. There will also be a plant sale during the festival where you can purchase & then take home some of Hollard’s unique plants.
DATE Daily during festival
VENUE Hollards, 1686 Upper Manaia Rd, Kapomga
ADMISSION Free Event
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