Walking Tracks, Gardens, Sculptures

Open all day, every day. Free admission 108 Te Puna Quarry Road, Tauranga

Welcome to...
"a community development
in the environmental arts"

"A place of special beauty..."
with stunning views across
Tauranga and Mount Maunganui

Spectacular Gardens
of infinite variety

"An artistic feast of sculptures..."
we have over 30 permanent works of art on display

Regular events throughout the year...
There's something for everyone

Bring your family to explore...
this stunning place of nature and tranquility

Come and visit...
if you do, you'll be sure to return!

Te Puna Quarry Park has been developed by a dedicated band of volunteers from a disused quarry into a world class park.

This old scar on the hillside has become a place of special beauty. We have spectacular panoramic views out over the Bay of Plenty, and gardens of infinite variety.

Features:

Walking tracks
Sculptures
Picnic areas
Gardens
Stunning views
Specialty plant areas
Places to explore
Cliffs
Ponds
Natural Amphitheatre
Butterfly house and garden

Featured throughout the Park, are sculptures by local artists. The Quarry is now becoming popular as an exhibition area for outdoor art and also for weddings.

The walking tracks are easy for the moderately fit. This is a place to enjoy, a place of nature and tranquility, of stunning views and great art.

Welcome...

to "A community development in the environmental arts"

There are ponds, tree ferns, cymbidium orchids by the thousand, native tree plantings and exotics such as vireya rhododendrons - a wild garden rich in spectacular contrasts. Special garden areas include irises, cacti and succulents, an Australian area, a native Arboretum, a Bonsai corner, a South African area and a Palm Grove. We now have a butterfly garden where monarchs and admirals happily fly free.

Why not visit us sometime! If you do, you will be sure to return one day!

Open all day, everyday

FREE Admission but your donations are welcome and needed.

For Event Bookings phone 5525874.

For Butterfly information phone 5764752.

At The Park

Gardens in the Park

Our gardens feature a magnificent variety of trees and plantings, both native and exotic. Come and have a walk through, explore the gardens, and take some time to relax in this corner of paradise.
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Art in the Park

With over 30 works of art on permanent display, there’s an artistic feast of sculptures awaiting those who visit the park. Sculpted from Hinuera Stone, pottery and native Ponga (tree fern), these works of art will be sure to impress.
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Your Wedding at the Park

Is this the location for your wedding? With our spectacular scenery and views, Te Puna Quarry Park is the perfect location to celebrate your big day. We even have a resident dragon for memorable photographs.
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Events at the Park

Throughout the year we host many events for a huge variety of occasions. There’s something for everyone, from Shakespeare in the Park, to the Garden and Art Fest, Quarryfest, Christmas Carols, and much more.
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Friends of The Park

Become a Friend of the Quarry

As a Friend of the Park, you will receive our newsletter, with news on upcoming events and activities at the park, and you will be helping us to keep the park free for everyone’s enjoyment well into the future.
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Donations

We are open to the public to enjoy for free, and we intend to keep it that way. But we need your help to ensure that everyone can enjoy this local gem for years to come. When you visit the park, cash donations are welcome, and much needed.
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