History of Pukekura Park

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Photo Galleries

Events in the Park

1896 Floral Fete

Floral fete 1896 NZG Dec 5, 1896

1st prize – two-wheeler trap. NZG Dec 5, 1896

Miss Bedford’s pupils, Maypole Dancing. NZG Dec 5, 1896

3rd prize - two-wheeler. NZG Dec 5, 1896

1st prize Go-Cart, Miss O’Callaghan. NZG Dec 5, 1896

1st prize four-wheeler. NZG Dec 5, 1896

3rd prize - Decorated Bicycle. NZG Dec 5, 1896

Beauty and the Beast. NZG Dec 5, 1896

1st prize – Decorated Bicycle. NZG Dec 5, 1896

1897 Floral Fete

1898 Floral Fete

1899 Floral Fete

1924 Queeen Carnival

1927 Royal Visit

1954 Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip

1970 - Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip

1976 Centennial Planting

Park Features

Band Rotunda

Bathing Shed

Boat Shed & Bridge

Cannons & Cannon Hill

Fernery

Fountain and Fountain Lake

Hatchery Lawn

Sports Ground/ Main Gate

Main Lake/ The Poet's Bridge