Skip to main content

State of local emergency (1)

For up to date information and advice, visit Taranaki Emergency Management

For urgent flooding issues (buildings and infrastructure) phone 06 759 6060 or report a problem online.

For information on disruptions to our sites and facilities please, visit Public Notices.

Pukekura Park
Te whare huruwhenua me ngā whare whakaatu

Fernery and display houses

Pukekura Park's Fernery consists of three glass-topped caverns excavated into a hillside. Being below normal ground level, they create a temperate environment suited to display a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants from around the world.

History Our Displays and Collections

Opening hours: 8.30am-4.00pm daily, except Christmas Day. 

Tours: Free guided tours are available seven days a week. The Friends of the Park also run a buggy service for tours of Pukekura Park. Contact us to arrange.

Functions: The Fernery and Display Houses are a wonderful venue for wedding photos. For information and bookings contact us or call 06-759 6060.

Please note: maintenance work at the Fernery and Display Houses requires the Fred Parker Lawn entrance to be closed from Monday 5 September to Friday 9 September. The public can continue to visit the facility from the Horton Walk entrance during this time. Also, House 3 will be closed for maintenance from Friday 9 September until the end of the month – the rest of the facility will be open as usual.

 

Fernery and display houses virtual tour

Fernery tunnel

Finding the Fernery

The Fernery and Display Houses are located within Pukekura Park near the Rogan and Fillis street entrances (look for signs near the Tea House on the Lake).

There are two entrances into the complex:

  • Horton Walk Entrance.
  • Fred Parker Lawn. 

Wheelchair and stroller access is possible on the upper mezzanine of the Display Houses via the Horton Walk entrance. Arrangements can be made for vehicle access to this entrance by phoning Fernery staff on 06-759 6060.

 

Pukekura Park map

 

Check out our interactive location maps to find Pukekura Park and other parks and reserves in the district.

Fernery floor plan

Wheelchair and stroller access is possible on the upper mezzanine of the Display Houses via the Horton Walk entrance.

Page last updated: 11:38pm Sun 04 September 2022

Contact us
06 759 6060 enquiries@npdc.govt.nz
Visit us

84 Liardet Street
New Plymouth

Search
Find by A–Z
Navigate
Useful links
Our NPDC family
New Zealand Government logo