ÿþ <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/tr/html4/loose.dtd"> <html lang="en-nz"> <head> <style type="text/css"> body { font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } div.liner { margin: 0 0 5px 0; padding: 0px; clear: both; font-size: 1px; background: url(http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/template/pg/liner-bg.gif) bottom left repeat-x; } div.itemheading { font-size:10pt; font-weight: bold; color: #666;} h2 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 18pt; } h3 { font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-weight: normal; color: #6391d8; font-size: 14pt; } </style> </head> <body style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 10px;"> <img src="http://www.newplymouthnz.com/images/NPDC_logo_600.gif"> </div> <div align="left" style="padding-left: 20px;"> <h2>Gardens</h2> </div> <div style="font-size: .70em; text-align: left; padding-left:30px; width: 600; "> <div class='itemheading'>Burgess Park and Burgess House</div><p>The reserve consists of one hectare of well-appointed grounds together with a further four hectares of beautiful native bush. <br /><br />Burgess House is a wedding and conference centre. Located off State Highway three, six and a half kilometres south of New Plymouth.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Nuala Hudson for bookings and more information<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-758 0660 <br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-759 2183<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 580 6600<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 361 Junction Rd, RD 1, New Plymouth 4371</p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Cactus and Succulent Society, New Plymouth</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> The Cactus and Succulent Society of New Zealand is dedicated to growing, studying and sharing of cactus and other succulent plants<div><p> <strong>Contact: </strong>Jeanette Taylor<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-754 6068<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 7 Harris Street, Waitara 4320<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:jetaylor@xtra.co.nz">jetaylor@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Cactus and Succulent Society website in a new window. " href="http://www.cssnz.org/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.cssnz.org</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Friends of Tupare</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> The friends of Tupare are volunteers dedicated to enhancing the experience of visitors to Tupare.<br />Tupare belongs to the people of Taranaki and the Friends of Tupare want to ensure the property is enjoyed and valued by our community.<br />By joining the Friends of Tupare, you will enjoy the rewards of being part of this nationally recognised public garden. Volunteers will be trained in hosting visitors and extensive botanical and historical information is available.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Greg Rine<br /><strong>Address:</strong> c/- Taranaki Regional Council, Private Bag 713, Stratford 4352<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 0800 736 222<br /><strong>Fax</strong> 06-765 5097<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:regional.gardens@trc.govt.nz">regional.gardens@trc.govt.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Tupare website in a new window. " href="http://www.tupare.info/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.tupare.info</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Hikurangi Gardens</div><p>Seven acre garden which is lovely in the months of October and November. Available for weddings. Large Lake and Historic woolshed.<div><p> <strong>Contact: </strong>Barbara Williams<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 143 Newall Road, RD37, Okato, New Plymouth 4381<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 4058<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 4058<br /><strong>Mobile: </strong>027 248 1929<br /><strong>Email: </strong><a href="mailto:barbarawilliams@xtra.co.nz">barbarawilliams@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Opening Hours:</strong> 1 November - 30 April by appointment </p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Hollard Gardens</div><p>A horticultural oasis - in the very heart of dairying country.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Greg <br /><strong>Physical Address</strong>: 1686 Upper Manaia Road, Kaponga.<br /><strong>Postal Address:</strong> Private Bag 713, Stratford, 4352<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 7127 or 0800 726 222<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 5097<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 240 2470<br /><strong>Open</strong>: 9am to 5pm daily<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:regional.gardens@trc.govt.nz">regional.gardens@trc.govt.nz</a><br /><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="http://www.hollardgardens.info">www.hollardgardens.info</a></p> <p> </p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Iris Group, North Taranaki </div><p>We are interested in Irises and the Iris family. We welcome new members.<div><p>We hold meetings at 7.30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of every month during summer and winter months at 11.30am at a member s home in New Plymouth and Inglewood.</p> <p>Meetings are usually short, around one hour long followed by a guest speaker, raffle. sales table, supper and an informal chat.</p> <p>If you are interested we would welcome new members. If you have no transport to get to meetings this can be arranged.<br /> <br /><strong>Contact:</strong> Robyn Hughes (Secretary) <br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 2170 or 027 242 6005. <br /><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Ngamamaku Gardens</div><p><strong>Aims</strong>: Available for weddings and functions.<br /><div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Tony Barnes or John Sole<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 7873<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 1521 Surf Highway 45, RD 4, Oakura 4374<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tony.john@xtra.co.nz">tony.john@xtra.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Ngamaku garden website in a new window. " href="http://www.ngamamakugarden.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.ngamamakugarden.co.nz</a><br /><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>NZ Camellia Society, North Taranaki Branch</div><p>Meetings are held monthly and include speakers, garden visits etc.<div><p> <strong>Contact</strong>: Tony Barnes or John Sole<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 7873<br /><strong>Postal address:</strong> 1521 Surf Highway 45, RD 4, New Plymouth 4374<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:tony.john@xtra.co.nz">tony.john@xtra.co.nz</a></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Pukeiti - A Garden for All Seasons</div><p>World renowned for an amazing collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and other plants. Restaurant and souvenirs. Mobility scooters available.<br /><br />Twenty five minutes drive from New Plymouth.<br /><br /><div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Josh Cleaver<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 4141<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-752 4151<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 2290 Carrington Rd, New Plymouth 4374<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:gardens@pukeiti.org.nz">gardens@pukeiti.org.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Pukeiti website in a new window. " href="http://www.pukeiti.org.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.pukeiti.org.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Rose Society, North Taranaki District</div><p><strong>Aims:</strong> To plant roses into the hearts of people.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Colleen Robertson<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-757 8371 or 06-757 8128<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-757 8130<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 11 Leatham Ave, New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:newplymouth.bedpost@paradise.net.nz">newplymouth.bedpost@paradise.net.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Tawa Glen Gardens and Cafe</div><p>A two acre garden, cafe and gift shop. Bus tours and private functions catered for. Fully Licensed and wheel chair access.<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Daily 9am to 5pm. Cafe open 10am to 4pm.<br /><div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Janice Miller<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-752 0809<br /><strong>Fax: </strong>06-752 0809<br /><strong>Mobile:</strong> 027 4932 055<br /><strong>Physical Address:</strong> Mountain Road, Lepperton, <br /><strong>Postal address: </strong>452 Mountain Road, RD 3, New Plymouth 4373<br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Tikorangi - The Jury Garden</div><p>Large private garden, home of the internationally renowned Jury hybrids.<br /><br /><strong>Hours</strong>: Open August to March inclusive.<div><p> <strong>Contact:</strong> Abbie and Mark Jury<br /><strong>Phone:</strong> 06-754 6671<br /><strong>Fax: </strong>06-754 6671<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 589 Otaraoa Rd, RD 43, Waitara 4383<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:jury@jury.co.nz">jury@jury.co.nz</a><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a title="Opens the Jury Garden website in a new window. " href="http://www.jury.co.nz/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1"></a><a title="Opens the Jury Garden website in a new window. " href="http://www.jury.co.nz" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.jury.co.nz</a><br /></p></div></p><div class="liner">&nbsp;</div><div class='itemheading'>Tupare</div><p>A uniquely landscaped 3.6ha heritage garden and Chapman-Taylor homestead.<div><p> <strong>Phone:</strong> 06-765 7127<br /><strong>Fax:</strong> 06-765 5097<br /><strong>Address:</strong> 487 Mangorei Rd, New Plymouth 4312<br /><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:regional.gardens@trc.govt.nz">regional.gardens@trc.govt.nz</a><br /><strong>Website: </strong><a title="Opens the Tupare website in a new window. " href="http://www.tupare.info/" target="_blank" pathattribute="1">www.tupare.info</a><br /></p></div></p></div> </body> </html>