Parnell Rose Gardens

Parnell Rose Gardens is a rose garden in Parnell that holds over 5000 rose bushes arranged across walking paths and landscaped beds. The collection features international varieties displayed in well-organized sections that invite leisurely strolls through the space.

The land was known as Taurarua and was part of the territory offered by Ngati Whatua in 1840 for the establishment of Auckland. This early connection to the place remains embedded in its past.

The Netherlands War Memorial erected in 1963 and the Signals sculpture installed in 1971 mark international connections within the garden. These artworks shape how visitors experience the space and reflect global relationships embedded in the place.

The gardens offer free entry year-round with informational signs placed throughout to help visitors learn about rose varieties and care. You can explore the different sections at your own pace without worrying about entry fees or time restrictions.

The gardens contain one of the oldest manuka trees and the largest pohutukawa tree recorded in the Auckland region. These native trees add a distinctive botanical layer to the place that extends beyond the rose collection.