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Kennedy Park Rose Garden

15 Storkey Street, Marewa, Napier 4110

Rating: 4.4 โ˜… (92 ratings)

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Kennedy Park Rose Garden, located in Marewa, Napier, is a cherished green space in Hawke's Bay, renowned for its extensive collection of fragrant roses. Opened in 1951 and named after a former civil engineer for the city, this garden offers a truly beautiful and calming atmosphere, inviting visitors to enjoy a peaceful retreat amidst its vibrant blooms. It stands out as a horticultural highlight, showcasing thousands of roses that captivate with their colour and scent.

The garden proudly features approximately 5,000 individual roses across 500 named varieties, encompassing bush, standard, weeping, climbing, and prostrate forms. A prominent 90-meter display of climbing roses provides a spectacular sight, complemented by a small fountain at the garden's heart. While the display typically reaches its peak around mid-November, these beautiful flowers can be admired from October right through to April.

This delightful recreation area is perfectly suited for those seeking a tranquil stroll or a moment of quiet contemplation. It works wonderfully for individuals, couples, and families looking to appreciate natural beauty and enjoy a leisurely wander. The overall appeal lies in its meticulously maintained displays and the opportunity to breathe deeply and relax surrounded by dazzling, beautiful flora.

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Opening Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours | Tuesday: Open 24 hours | Wednesday: Open 24 hours | Thursday: Open 24 hours | Friday: Open 24 hours | Saturday: Open 24 hours | Sunday: Open 24 hours

Contact

http://kennedy-garden.edan.io/

Comments

Richard Langdale
13 Nov 2025
5.0 โ˜…
Stunningly beautiful rose gardens in full bloom November 2025. Amongst the best such Rose gardens anywhere in this glorious world that we've ever visited.
daniela _ carina
29 Oct 2025
5.0 โ˜…
amazing to walk through all the beautiful roses ๐Ÿฅฐ๐ŸŒนโœจ๏ธ (visited in the end of october)
Tracy Carter
21 Apr 2023
4.0 โ˜…
So many different varieties, really cool layout.
AJAI KUMAR SINGH
14 Feb 2023
5.0 โ˜…
Such a lovely garden to spend time with family and friends
Jacqueline Flaschner
18 Nov 2021
4.0 โ˜…
The Napier rose gardens are in magnificent bloom right now. However mornings are when the sprinklers are running, so not possible to get up close to many of the rose bushes. The herb/fragrant garden is thoughtfully set up with hand rails for the visually impaired to lean towards the plants & touch them.

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