Must Sees Showcase A showcase of outstanding gardens and other must do experiences of the Taranaki region. 1. This province is the garden grandeur of , blessed with high sunshine hours and plenty of rain. Taranaki has rich volcanic soils and subtropical conditions conducive to the cultivation The charming formal gardens of Gravetye of a huge variety of gorgeous plants. The itinerary includes a feast of gardens (large and small) scenic attractions, bush and coastal walks, 2. garden centre visits and free time for retail therapy. As well as (NZ’s premier Rhododendron Garden Park) we visit Tupare House & Garden, Pukekura Pukeiti, NZ’s premier Rhododendron Park Park, Te Kukumara, Boxwood and many more. for glorious blooms Not to be missed is the Museum to discover treasures and stories of Taranaki and its TOURS people, Tawhiti Museum, Taranaki’s premier heritage attraction and the recently opened 3. Govett-Brewster Contemporary Art Gallery & Len TARANAKI Lye Centre. Puke Ariki Museum - treasures and stories We recommend that tour participants become spectacular of Taranaki and its people members of the Society. Members not only receive discounts on the tours but also access to the many other benefits of the Society. 4. Contact Details

This quality tour is organised by the ‘Founding Garden of Canterbury Horticultural Society and guided National Significance’ by Gail Scrivener. For specific tour inquiries 7-12 November 2015 please contact Gail directly. The CHS office in South Hagley Park is open 6 Day Tour Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm Discover garden grandeur 5. (03) 366 6937 TEL: in Taranaki. fully escorted EMAIL: [email protected] Award-winning 12.7km Coastal Walkway- WEB: www.chsgardens.co.nz forms an expansive sea-edge promenade POST: PO BOX 369, Christchurch 8014 TARANAKI ITINERARY WHAT’S INCLUDED SPECTACULAR TOUR 6 Day Longer Break Costs & Inclusions

Pukeiti SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER Return Airfares CHC-NPL 2 Lunches CHC-NPL Depart 9.25am AirNZ | Arrive 10.’50am with Air NZ Pukeiti holds more than 2000 varieties of 5 Dinners After transfer to accommodation City Sights Tour followed rhododendrons as well as complementary native and Four Star Accommodation by a visit to Puke Ariki Museum and Govett-Brewster Art 3 Morning/Aft Teas exotic plantings. Rhododendron species from wild Devon Hotel 5 nights Gallery. Afternoon free time. All Entrance Fees sources take pride of place, but just as many of the 5 Full Cooked Breakfasts Share-twin basis SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER man-made hybrids �launt themselves during the long Oakley Garden visit with morning tea. Tawhitti Museum, �loweringGravetye season (July – March). Whalers & Traders Restaurant lunch. Afternoon visit to This 5 acre property has formal gardens, deciduous trees Boxwood and Gravetye gardens. and room to graze stock! Several features radiate from MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER the house. These include a lime walk, laburnum arch, Visit to Anne & Vince’s Garden followed by Armstrong TOUR COSTS vegetable garden interspersed with sweeping lawns. Garden with lunch at Stanleigh Garden. Also visits to King re�lection pool, grass sculpture and an enclosed Garden and Te Kumara garden. $2,199 Member plantings of iris, lavender and roses. $425 Single supplement per person Hedges de�ine each garden which contain topiary and TUESDAY 10 NOVEMBER Tupare House & Garden Tupare House & Garden Tour follwed by Pukekura Park Tupare is a beautifully restored garden that surrounds a and Te Kaianga Maririe Garden. classic arts and crafts era Chapman-Taylor home, near . Sculpted from a hillside overlooking the WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER River, it is one of the Taranaki region's Pukeiti followed by visits to the Crafty Fox and Big Jim’s premier landscaped gardens and features many large Garden Centre. PAYMENT SCHEDULE mature trees. The property was originally developed by THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER prominent Taranaki businessman Sir Russell Matthews. NPL-CHC Depart 11.00am | Arrive 12.25pm A deposit of $500 is required for registration Pukekura Park and to confirm your place. What is now one of the premier botanical gardens in Please complete the enclosed booking form and New Zealand began life as a treeless, swampy valley in return with your deposit payment as soon as ACCOMMODATION: THE DEVON HOTEL 1876. It was through the foresight of Robert Clinton possible.

Hughes that the passing of the Botanical Gardens Bill 4 Star Heritage Hotel, New Plymouth Dinner, Room & Full Breakfast This tour has limited numbers. Please register enabled the park to be founded. In 1878 the main lake early to secure your place. was formed, followed by ‘Poets Bridge’ which was built Extensive Hotel amenities include complimentary internet

from the winnings of a horse race. 1888 saw the erection access, mountain bikes, gym access and a fantastic spa and Final payment due Monday 5 October 2015. of the bandstand and in 1897, to mark the Diamond pool complex. A reminder will be sent prior. Jubilee of Queen Victoria, the drinking fountain was 390 Devon Street East Tel: (06) 759 9099 unveiled. The park was named ‘Pukekura’ in 1907, the name taken from the stream that runs through it.