Te Maire Park, Shannon

 Te Maire Park is over 100 years old and was one of the first sites in New Zealand where an Arbour Day planting was held. Over a century ago, local school children, both Maori and Pakeha, planted native and European trees together for the community to enjoy. Situated adjacent to the township, it’s a great place to enjoy fish n chips or a picnic – there are picnic tables available.The Shannon Railway Station Museum is situated in the long border garden along Plimmer Terrace and is open Friday to Sunday 10.00am – 4.00pm (check times). At the southern end of the park is the Shannon Cenotaph and memorial garden and a monument to a local soldier who was killed in the Boer War – one of the few such monuments around New Zealand. 24hr toilets available nearby on Ballance St and several places for refreshments across the road.

Location

Plimmer Terrace, Shannon 4821  View Map

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Plimmer Terrace , Shannon 4821

Plimmer Terrace , Shannon 4821

Te Maire Park, Shannon