One day, 12 local gardens
Start the trail at the Pukerua Bay Community Garden & Food Forest, off the platform of the former Muri Station at the end of Muri Road, Pukerua Bay, 5026 (Near the Escarpment Track).
$10 each - buy your ticket here
Garden Locations:
One the day, collect the map from Pukerua Bay Community Garden & Food Forest, off the platform of the former Muri Station at the end of Muri Road, Pukerua Bay, 5026 (Near the Escarpment Track). This map will show the addresses of all the gardens in the trail. This is a self-guided trail and you can use the map to choose which gardens you’d like to visit in our village.
Included in the ticket:
You'll get a free cuppa and light refreshments as part of your ticket.
What sort of gardens are they?
Apart from the Community Garden & Food Forest and Rongā Māori all the gardens are private homes.
Our trail features a selection of gardens both big and small. There are historic homesteads with big gardens, sections of native bush, exotic plantings, small yards, chickens, areas growing food as well as cliff-side sections with wide coastal views.
Check the map for more information about garden access and any restrictions or hazards.
Is there are plant sale?
Yes! there'll be plants, flowers and our fabulous fundraising calendar for sale at the Community Garden. (All the gardens are featured in our calendar). There may be other treats you can buy from individual gardens and we can confirm that on the day.
What about the weather?
Our Garden Trail will take place rain or shine!
Please come prepared for changeable conditions and a variety of surfaces.
Where are the toilets?
Sorry, there's no toilet access at the gardens - public toilets are available at the shops on SH59 and at the beach.
Parking
There is plenty of parking at Pukerua Bay Station, at the beach and Rawhiti Road and Sea Vista Drive.
We encourage people to walk through our village between gardens as some locations have very limited access ways - such as the Community Garden. Check the map for some special parking for people with limited mobility.
Can I bring my dog?
Sorry, not pets allowed. Children are welcome if fully supervised at all times.
Please Note:
Every effort is made by the property owner to ensure safety. All gardens are entered at visitors' risk. Special care is needed at gardens with steps, sloping pathways and ponds.