Wellington Botanic Garden

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  • Address: Glenmore Street, Wellington
  • Hours: Open daily
  • Admission: Free

Wellington Botanic Garden
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Exotic and native plants flaunt their colors at Wellington’s botanic garden, a 25-hectare (61-acre) stretch of landscaped parklands.

The garden was established in 1868, featuring conifers from New Zealand’s forests and more than 100 species of rose in the Lady Norwood Rose Garden.

After strolling along the garden’s leafy avenues, or following the tactile Braille Trail, drop into the Treehouse visitor center or order a drink at the teahouse.

Guided tours highlight the garden’s more unusual species, including the Australian garden, begonia house, camelias, magnolias and rock gardens.

Latest Reviews

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by L J B, March 2011
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Very knowledgeable and friendly guide and with such a small tour group, it was easy to talk and have all questions answered.
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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Margaret D, United Kingdom, February 2011
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A remarkable Tour Guide - Brought Wellington and Maori Culture alive - couldn't speak highly enough of the whole day. Arrangements were to the book for pick up too.
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5 star rating: Highly Recommended Review by Ray L, Australia, March 2010
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The guide for this tour was excellent! She was funny, engaging, informative and her knowledge of Wellington's history and Maori history was great!
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Practical Info

Wellington’s botanic garden is a few streets back from the harbor and city center.

The most scenic way to get here is by cable car from Lambton Quay. On foot, the gardens are a 35-minute walk from Lambton Quay.

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