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Pukekura Park

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The main entrance to Pukekura Park is on Fillis Street, close to the centre of New Plymouth. There are also 22 pedestrian entrances allowing entry from all sides of the park, and three other entrances with car parks on Rogan Street, Victoria Road and Brooklands Park Drive.

Pukekura Park map

Brooklands Park map

The gates to the main entrance of Pukekura Park and carpark off Fillis Street are open during the below hours.

Summer: 6am-8.30pm (or at the conclusion of any park bookings)

Winter: 6am-6pm (or at the conclusion of any park bookings)

The Fernery and Display Houses are open daily from 8.30am-4pm except Christmas day.

The Tea House on the Lake is open from 9am - 4pm (hours may differ on Public Holidays - follow this link to facebook for more information)

Pukekura Park is located in the heart of New Plymouth, within an easy walk of the CBD. There is lots of free parking available on the streets adjacent to the entrances, see our map of the park to choose the best car park for you. There are also bus services that run past the park regularly.

Pukekura Park is a popular destination for picnic gatherings with many lawns and gardens to choose from with public toilets nearby. Please check out the maps for rest area and toilet locations.

Car parks: There are eight mobility car parks in and surrounding Pukekura Park:

Two in front of Bellringer Pavillion (accessed via Fillis Street).
Two in front of the Curator's Office (accessed via Fillis Street).
Two at Brooklands Zoo (accessed via Brooklands Park Drive).
One at the Rogan Street entrance.
One behind the Tea House (accessed via Fillis Street).

Accessible paths: Most areas of Pukekura Park are wheelchair accessible, other than the steep paths and stairs. Accessible routes and toilets are signposted.

Mobility scooters: Electric mobility scooters are available to use free of charge at Pukekura Park (and on the Coastal Walkway between Port Taranaki and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge). The service is run by Taranaki Disabilities Centre Trust. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling Taranaki Disability Info Centre on 022 166 8720 or by email info@taranakidic.org.nz. You must show staff that you can drive a scooter and sign a declaration to say you're competent. You will also need personal ID such as a Gold Card.

These beautiful gardens are for everyone to enjoy - please don't collect plants or flowers, climb on the trees, or walk on garden beds. There is strictly no fishing. However, we invite you to smell the flowers, hug the trees, talk to the ducks and picnic on the lawns.

Dogs are allowed in most areas of Pukekura Park but they must be on a lead at all times.

Dogs are not allowed:

in the Brooklands' Zoo grounds
in the children’s playgrounds
in the park in the evenings during the TSB Festival of Lights.

Cycling, scooter riding, rollerblading, rollerskating, frisbees and ball games are only allowed in the playgrounds.

We endorse smokefree parks, playgrounds, sportsgrounds and walkways.

Our fish and eels and feathered friends might like to share your lunch or eat leftover bread. However, this can cause them health problems, and uneaten food can affect the water quality and attract pests. Please only feed our animal friends foods that they might find naturally. Wild bird seed is available in many shops and supermarkets and is much healthier than bread and other processed foods.

Visitor facilities

Visitor Information brochures and maps are available from the Tea House and the Fernery.

Pukekura Park Teahouse on the Lake and Kiosk

Come and enjoy great food in a fantastic setting with family and friends. We have excellent cabinet food and a changing blackboard menu.

Opening hours: 9am-4pm
Contact: Tea House on the Lake
Phone: 06-758 7205
Email: teahouseonthelake@gmail.com

Row Boats on the Lake

There are fibreglass boats available for hire from the Tea House, located in Pukekura Park, during the TSB Festival of Lights and on most fine days throughout the year.

The nine boats are also available for private hire. Ideal for corporate team building, school excursions, weddings, birthdays or a fun family day out. Please email the Tea House or phone 06 758 7205 for more information.

Price: $15 per half hour (price subject to change)

Guided or Self-guided Walks

Guided tours are available through Friends of Pukekura Park. Self-guided tours are available by collecting a printed map of the park from the Tea House on the Lake or the Fernery and Display Houses.

Contact: Elise Smith
Phone: 06-753 5443

Friends of Pukekura Park Buggy Tour

The Friends of Pukekura Park was formed in 1996 with the aim to see the special nature of Pukekura Park maintained and celebrated as unique. They offer a 45 minute highlights of Pukekura Park tour in a seven seater buggy with an emphasis on the park's history. Tours run between 10.30am and 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, weather permitting. Other days also available by arrangement.

Cost: $5 adults and $2 children.
To book or for more information: Contact 021 213 3242 or 06 758 6417.

Please note that under Covid-19: Alert Level Red the Buggy Tour will not run.

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