Pukeiti Garden, Botanical garden in Taranaki Region, New Zealand.
The 360-hectare garden contains extensive collections of rhododendrons integrated within native rainforest on the slopes of Mount Taranaki.
William Douglas Cook established Pukeiti in 1951 after purchasing a 153-acre bush block, which he later donated to the Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust.
The garden's name derives from the adjacent Pukeiti lava dome, reflecting the Maori heritage of the Taranaki region.
Visitors can explore 21 kilometers of walking tracks through the gardens and rainforest, with facilities including a café and visitor center.
The garden maintains one of the largest collections of rhododendrons in the Southern Hemisphere, flowering from July through December.
Location: Taranaki Region
GPS coordinates: -39.20060,173.98000
Latest update: April 9, 2025 01:16
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