Wellington Sights

Wellington Botanic Gardens

#8 of 161 things to do in Wellington

#2 of 653 sights in New Zealand

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Good for: teeming, life, peace and quiet, free, live music

Not good for: heckling, hills

  • Address
    • Kelburn
  • Transport
    • 12
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 04-499 1400
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • dawn-dusk

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Lonely Planet review for Wellington Botanic Gardens

The expansive, hilltop Wellington Botanic Gardens can be conveniently visited via a cable-car ride (nice bit of planning, eh?). The hilly 25-hectare gardens boast a tract of original native forest along with varied collections including a beaut rose garden and international plant collections. Add in fountains, a cheerful playground, sculptures, duck pond, cafe, magical city views and much more, and you’ve got a grand day out. The gardens are also accessible from the Centennial Entrance on Tinakori Rd (Karori bus 3).

 

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    It's teeming with life

    bret_mckenzie recommends this,

    Not really dead. No matter what Jemaine says.

    Good for: teeming, life

    Not good for: heckling

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    Peace and quiet, right next to the city

    madlep recommends this,

    Nestled in the hills above the city between Thorndon and Kelburn. Mix of dense wooded areas, and traditional laid out gardens. Nice to find a bit of peace and quiet so close to town. In summer, there is usually a free live music program in the sound shell lawn. Flight of the Conchords played there years ago before they made it big, they probably don't these days though. According to them though, it is "Teeming with Life"

    The gardens are in a hilly area. If you're fit, then that's great. It's a good walk. If you're not, try taking the cable car to the top from the city, and walk back down the hill into town (instead of up)

    Good for: peace and quiet, free, live music, trees, gardens, hills

    Not good for: hills

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