Why not make a weekend of it?

Extend your stay in Taranaki and enjoy a Saturday afternoon with one of the following Tours.  Buses will leave TSB Showplace at 1.00pm returning to New Plymouth around 5.30pm.

Garden Tour    $80.00 per person
If gardens are your thing then you've come to the right place!  Home of the internationally famous Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Show.   Join us by coach to visit three of the most well known gardens of this popular event:

Pukekura Park is a well known icon of New Plymouth and a must see for any visitor.  It has a large collection of both native and exotic trees and can literally take hours to discover the many hidden gardens.  A local guide will be onboard to ensure you catch the highlights of the Park.

From there we will head out of New Plymouth on Surf Highway 45 to Oakura to see Ngamamaku.  This beautiful garden is owned and run by Tony Barnes & John Sole who will show us the delights of this mixture of natural native bush and formal gardens along with the Japanese Garden.

After Ngamamaku, it's on to the jewel in the crown...  Pukeiti is New Zealand's premier rhododendron garden set in magnificent rainforest on the lower slopes of Mount Taranaki.  Enjoy more than 10,000 rhododendrons & azaleas in a unique setting of lush native bush full of ferns, mountain streams and alive with birds. Drifts of primulas, hostas, bluebells & the world renowned vireya collection are just part of the scene which provides all year interest.

Wine, Beer & Food Tour    $80.00 per person
If gardens aren't your thing then lets hit the road for a bit of wine, beer and food tasting.  Taranaki has some outstanding spots to delight your senses. 

We'll head first by coach to the Whitecliffs Estate, home of Mike's Organic Ales, where we can unwind with some beer and food tastings while relaxing on the deck of their 19th century building which is set in a lush avocado orchard.  While we are there we will also be treated to a tour of the brewery.

After Mike's we will head to the nearby Waiau Estate to sample their offerings of wine and matching food morsels.  The beautiful Waiau Estate is the epitome of style and class, the perfect place to swan around being fabulous while you enjoy beautiful surroundings.

And then the piece de resistance, Okurukuru.  This stunning venue is perched precariously on Taranaki's coast line.  With awe inspiring sea and mountain views, this is truly one of the must see spots of the region.  While we take photos and revel in the panoramic views, we will taste a selection of gorgeous wines.  We'll round off the afternoon with something sweet and a coffee.  The perfect ending to a perfect tour!