Last updated on 26 December 08

Te Kainga Marire

  • Te Kainga Marire Photograph © Te Kainga Marire
  • Te Kainga Marire, New Zealand Photograph © Te Kainga Marire
  • Tui, Te Kainga Marire Photograph © Te Kainga Marire

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Te Kainga Marire is an inner city native garden. Te Kainga Marire is Maori for the peaceful encampment. The garden was awarded the rating of New Zealand Gardens Trust Garden of National Significance in 2005. 1972 - acre clay wasteland purchased in Te Henui Valley. 1973 - 74 Perimeter planting, including orchard. 1976 House building commences. 1977 House completed and landscaping commences. 1990 Garden first opens to the public.
Address - 15 Spencer Place, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Opening times - Open September to April 9am - 6pm daily., Other times by appointment.
Admission - Adult $10
Website - Visit the Te Kainga Marire website

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