Pethybridge Rose Garden, Motueka

Pethybridge Rose Garden is located on High Street, Motueka, north of the central business area.

Picture of Pethybridge Rose Gardens, Motueka


Amenities

  • Picnic
  • Formal Rose Garden

The garden contains grassed areas with formal gardens, including a large number of roses. A large gingko (Gingko biloba) tree, on the northern side of the reserve, is listed as a Specimen Tree in the Tasman Resource Management Plan.

A white concrete fence separates the garden from High Street. A pergola and sign mark the main entrance to the reserve. The garden is a popular place for weddings.

History

The gardens were donated to the people of Motueka by WD&HO Wills and are named after Charles E Pethybridge.