Puketapu Park
Puketapu 4186
Rating: 4.5 ★ (132 ratings)
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Puketapu Park is an idyllic 7.8-acre expanse, nestled in the heart of Napier, New Zealand, offering a serene and picturesque ambience. This haven for outdoor enthusiasts, walkers, and hikers is distinguished by its distinctly rural feel, set alongside the Tūtaekurī River. Lush greenery, winding pathways, and vibrant flora collectively create a tranquil environment, establishing the park as a truly refreshing retreat amidst stunning natural beauty.
The park boasts multiple leisure playgrounds, featuring a modern children's area with a large tandem flying fox, a four-person see-saw, and a spinning Roktopus tyre swing. Visitors can also utilise well-maintained trails for walking and running, alongside picnic sites with free-to-use barbecue facilities and convenient restrooms. A large open grassed area and a cricket pitch are available, while the park's location on the Hawke's Bay Trails offers excellent links to cycle tracks.
Puketapu Park is ideal for a day of outdoor activity and particularly suits families looking for a pleasant outing, being notably kid-friendly. It serves as a perfect spot for those seeking a peaceful stroll or runners desiring a scenic route. Furthermore, certified self-contained vehicles are permitted for overnight parking for up to two nights, adding to its broad appeal for varied visits.
Comments
Go in the second gate with grass entrance if your freedom camping, Not the main gravel entrance.
The council staff were their in the morning doing an amazing job keeping the place tidy and adding more playground.
This was our first attempt at freedom camping. It was a roaring success.
The site was easy to find. It is just off the road in a beautiful rural fruit growing region. There is a nearby town - complete with a pub serving decent grub. There is a nearby swimming hole - that was very busy when we were there. And Napier us only 15 minutes away. Perfect.
Plenty if space on the site and, even on a public holiday weekend, it was really quiet. There is s bbq, toilet block and rubbush/recycling bins.
The play park is great. Our toddlers had a blast on the swings, flying fox, seesaw and rocktopus. Pretty new and in good working order.
And then there are the chickens. At first they were a bit if fun. The kids chased them around and they added character to the place. But then it was 4am and the chickens decided to get their own back. Tge cockerals competed to see which one could cause the lost ruckus and keep is the most awake.
But we did stay two nights... so I suppose it must be ok.