Gardens at the Park | Te Puna Quarry Park

Planting at Te Puna Quarry Park commenced in 1997 with all the work and maintenance being carried out by volunteers. By keeping some areas as specialised plant groups, we hope to make this a park of botanical interest.

Come and visit the park to enjoy all that these wonderful plants and flowers have to offer.

Australian Area

Spring 2001 saw the commencement of planting Australian plants in this dedicated area.

Bromeliads

This attractive collection is enjoying conditions under the pongas.

Butterfly Garden

A N.Z. Habitat Garden (one of three), is a popular addition to the Park featuring native Admiral butterflies and many Monarchs in a beautiful wild flower garden with many nectar flowers providing sustenance for the butterflies.

Cactus Bank

An interesting selection is thriving in arid conditions.

Clivias

A wonderful display of clivias can be seen flowering in spring under the pungas on the Sculpture Path.

Magnolias

This area is being developed (started in 2009) featuring a good selection of magnolias underplanted with helleborus and kalmia.

Irises

Many species are represented in this area

Heritage Rose Garden

These were first planted in Autumn, 2000. The entrance pathway to this area has 170 rosa frau dagma.

Herb Garden

A comprehensive herb garden has been established by local herb enthusiasts.

Fuchsia Area

A colourful display 12 months of the year is provided by many different varieties growing in full sun!

Nikau Grove

Over 50 Nikau palms (native to New Zealand) have been planted in a grove and are thriving as is an area nearby planted with native Cabbage Trees

New Zealand Natives

Plantings are around the entrance/car park area and the Rotary Pond. An educational Native Plant Aboretum on the western track was begun in 2000.

Orchids

These were one of the first plantings at the Park after a local commercial grower donated over 1000 cymbidiums. They now number up to 3000 and are a major attraction from April to November, all growing outside. Many other species have now been added to the Orchid Area including catteleya, odontoglossam, and cypropedium.