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'''Pukeiti''' is a garden of international significance in [[Taranaki]], in the western [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It is located in a gap between two sections of the [[Egmont National Park]], to the northwest of the main cone of [[Mount Taranaki]], on a saddle between it and the small [[Kaitake range]] which stretches towards [[Oakura]]. The garden named for the Pukeiti (literally "little hill") lava dome which is nearby. It is listed as one of Taranaki's top 20 visitor attractions <ref name="taranaki">[http://www.taranaki.co.nz/content.php/id/194 Tourism Taranaki website]</ref>
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| name = Pukeiti
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| location = [[Taranaki Region|Taranaki, New Zealand]]
| nearest_city = [[New Plymouth, New Zealand]]
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| area = {{convert|49|acre}}
| established = 1951
| operator = [[Taranaki Regional Council]]
| status = Open all year
}}

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'''Pukeiti''' is a garden of international significance{{Citation needed|date=October 2020}} in [[Taranaki]], on the western [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It is in a gap between two sections of the [[Egmont National Park]], to the northwest of the main cone of [[Mount Taranaki]], on a saddle between it and the small [[Kaitake Range]] which stretches towards [[Ōakura]]. The garden named for the Pukeiti (literally 'little hill') lava dome which is nearby. It is listed as one of Taranaki's top 10 visitor attractions.<ref name="taranaki">{{cite web| url=http://visit.taranaki.info/visit/news/recommended/secret-paradise-(1).aspx| title=Taranaki's Top 10 Most Romantic Spots| publisher=Tourism Taranaki}}</ref>

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Founded in 1951 by [[William Douglas Cook]] (who also founded [[Eastwoodhill Arboretum]], [[Ngatapa]], [[Gisborne, New Zealand|Gisborne]]) and Russell Matthews, Pukeiti is now one of the country's top [[rhododendron]] gardens, run by the Taranaki Regional Council. Facilities include a visitor centre, cafe and covered walkways. The property covers {{convert|360|ha|acre|abbr=off}} and includes {{convert|26|ha|acre|abbr=off}} of garden set within original and regenerating rainforest, with a total of {{convert|21|km|mi|abbr=on}} of walkways.


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Founded in 1951 by [[William Douglas Cook]] (who also founded [[Eastwoodhill Arboretum]], [[Ngatapa]], [[Gisborne, New Zealand|Gisborne]]) and Russell Matthews, Pukeiti is now one of the country's top [[rhododendron]] gardens, run by the Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust. Facilities include a visitor centre, restaurant, shop and covered walkways. The garden covers 20 hectares (49 acres) and is set among original and regenerating rainforest, with a total of 21km (13 miles) of walkways. The trust is also involved in the restoration of 340 hectares (840 acres) of rainforest.<ref name="taranaki" />
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.pukeiti.org.nz Pukeiti Rhododenderon Trust website]
* [http://www.pukeiti.nz Pukeiti – Taranaki Regional Council]

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[[Category:New Plymouth District]]
[[Category:New Plymouth District]]
[[Category:gardens in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Gardens in New Zealand]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Taranaki]]
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Latest revision as of 02:24, 14 April 2024

Pukeiti
LocationTaranaki, New Zealand
Nearest cityNew Plymouth, New Zealand
Coordinates39°12′02″S 173°58′48″E / 39.2006°S 173.98°E / -39.2006; 173.98
Area49 acres (20 ha)
Established1951
Operated byTaranaki Regional Council
StatusOpen all year

Pukeiti is a garden of international significance[citation needed] in Taranaki, on the western North Island of New Zealand. It is in a gap between two sections of the Egmont National Park, to the northwest of the main cone of Mount Taranaki, on a saddle between it and the small Kaitake Range which stretches towards Ōakura. The garden named for the Pukeiti (literally 'little hill') lava dome which is nearby. It is listed as one of Taranaki's top 10 visitor attractions.[1]

Founded in 1951 by William Douglas Cook (who also founded Eastwoodhill Arboretum, Ngatapa, Gisborne) and Russell Matthews, Pukeiti is now one of the country's top rhododendron gardens, run by the Taranaki Regional Council. Facilities include a visitor centre, cafe and covered walkways. The property covers 360 hectares (890 acres) and includes 26 hectares (64 acres) of garden set within original and regenerating rainforest, with a total of 21 km (13 mi) of walkways.

References

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  1. ^ "Taranaki's Top 10 Most Romantic Spots". Tourism Taranaki.
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