📍 New Plymouth: A City Garden Beneath "Little Fuji" 🏔️💐

Pukekura Park Fernery and Display Houses 🌿🌸 Beyond the iconic Mt. Taranaki, these century-old greenhouses (opened in 1928!) stole my heart in New Plymouth! 🌱 A Botanical Wonderland ✨ 1927 Origins: Started with 2,340 ferns—now home to: Rare black-hued orchids 🖤 Blooming begonias (my first time seeing them flower! 🌺) Showstopper ornamental kale and chrysanthemums 💚 Built by Community Love: Funded by public donations + a 1934 estate gift that enriched its diversity. ℹ️ Visitor Tips 🎟️ Free entry! 📍 Navigate to "Pukekura Park Fernery and Display Houses" ⏰ Hours: 8:30AM-4PM daily (closed Wed at 3PM) #LittleFujiNZ #NewPlymouthSecrets #BotanicalMagic #PlantLoverParadise