Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- Address:Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch
- Hours:Opens daily at 7am, closes at 9pm Nov - Feb, 8:30pm Mar & Oct, and 6:30pm Apr - Sept
- Admission:Free. Guided tour: NZ$5
Good for Families, Good Place to Relax, Nature & Wildlife, Romantic, Park / Garden
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Christchurch is known as the garden city, an Anglophile settlement of well-tended gardens and tree-lined streets. Pride of place in this flower-loving town goes to the Botanic Gardens, attractively set within a loop of the winding Avon River.
The gardens are planted with thousands of exotic and indigenous plants, with particular note going to its lime tree walkways, inviting lawns and seasonal flowers such as magnolias, azaleas and roses.
A number of conservatories protect a range of species, including desert plants, tropical blooms, begonias, alpine plants and orchids.
The gardens are an ideal location for a picnic, or to find a relaxing spot for an hour or two, away from the bustle of the city.
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We had a wonderful time in Christchurch, it is a beautiful city with very friendly people. We arranged the three attractions, Hop-on Hop-off Tram, Gondola Ride and Punt Ride on the Avon. The Tram Assistant at the Cathedral stop was very helpful and explained how to get to the Avon and the Gondola. The ride on the Avon was very peaceful, enjoyable and informative. We caught the local bus to the Gondola, our bus driver was very interesting and we were able to see another side of Christchurch. The Gondola ride was great and the view is fantastic, breathtakingly beautiful. The time tunnel was unexpected and interesting. By utilising all of the Tour Options we were able to have an excellent experience of Christchurch at a very affordable price. After having such a wonderful time in Christchurch, we are deeply saddened by the tragedy that the people of Canterbury are currently experiencing. Continue Reading »
excellent - the 3 in 1 ticket is excellent value -could possibly include option to purchase ticket for bus to gondola for those without transport Continue Reading »
Again, thoughly enjoyed the arrangements we had made through you and found no problems with converting voucher with tram drivers etc. Thoroughly enjoyed
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The Botanic Gardens are on the western edge of central Christchurch, less than half a mile from the bustling shops and cafés of the town center.
The entrance is on Rolleston Avenue, near the inner-city tramway loop.
