For the first time in its 35 year history the Taranaki Garden Festival is offering a tour specifically designed for the blind and those with low vision.
It has teamed up with staff from the Puke Ariki Museum trained in the art of 'audio description' to help tap into other senses piqued by a visit to the garden - such as smell, touch and hearing.
Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin tagged along.