The Joan Williamson Rose Garden. Taupo. New Zealand.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Punga and Paua
S 38° 41.240 E 176° 04.020
60H E 418854 N 5717506
This Rose Garden was named in recognition of the outstanding contribution made to the District by Mrs Williamson during her many years of Public Service including her time as Mayor of Taupo.
Waymark Code: WM6N8K
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 06/24/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Joan Williamson was Mayor of Taupo Borough from 1986 - 1988 and Taupo District from 1988 - 2001. This Rose Garden, is located within the South Tongariro Domain adjacent to the Taupo Museum. It contains beautiful antique annual and perennial roses and is a popular place to celebrate weddings.

There is a large carpark outside the garden entrance in Story Place, off Tongariro Street. There are no gates, it is always open.
Garden Name: Joan Williamson Rose Garden.

Location: South Tongariro Domain, Taupo.

Hours:
Open 24hrs.


Fees: Free.

Website: [Web Link]

Parking: S 38° 41.220 E 176° 04.035

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