Walk in the footsteps of a Taranaki legend

A guided walk at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Thursday evening (26 January) will be an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of a South Taranaki legend.

Senior Gardener Sandy Powell will lead visitors around the 4.5 ha property, whose diverse and beautiful collection of plants is the legacy of renowned plantsman Bernie Hollard, who founded the garden in the late 1920s.

Now owned and administered by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region, Hollards is currently in full summer bloom. The property is open all year round and free to visit.

Thursday’s guided walk begins at 6.30pm at the Gatehouse. The weather forecast is good and participants are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy afterwards. Free barbecue and kitchen facilities available, and the gardens’ normal closing time will be extended an hour to 9pm.

Hollard Gardens, Pukeiti and Tupare, are owned and managed by the Taranaki Regional Council on behalf of the people of the region.

For more information, see www.hollardgardens.info, www.pukeiti.org.nz and www.tupare.info. Social media users can also follow the Regional Gardens on Facebook (TaranakiRegionalGardens)and Twitter (@TaranakiRG).

Thursday evening’s event at Hollards is part of the New Plymouth District Council’s Summer Guided Walks Programme.