Explore the Magnificent Pukeiti Gardens

Are you looking for a picturesque location to visit and relax with your family? At Pukeiti, there are plenty of stunning floral displays and walking trails to explore! Even the little ones will find something to keep them busy when visiting Pukeiti. Add this activity to your stack now to begin your adventure!

Pukeiti gardens boast one of the world’s biggest and mixed collections of rhododendrons and other exotic plants! This creates an explosion of bright, vibrant colours among native rainforest and mountain streams, perfect for taking a relaxing stroll through!

For the little ones, there is a Treehouse Trail that is a free self-guided activity leading the children through the gardens using an activity satchel that can be picked up from the Rainforest Centre which can be found just outside the Rainforest Eatery any day of the week!

After finishing your day of exploring the gardens, why not pop into the Rainforest Centre! The Centre is located at the entrance of Pukeiti and features a multi-media interpretation area, function space and direct access to covered areas that house the largest public display of vireya rhododendrons in the world!

• Open all day every day
• Cafe is available
• Wheelchair access provided
• No dogs allowed
• Drones welcome