Botanic Garden - Events Calendar

Guided Walks

There is no fee for these walks, but a koha / donation is appreciated.

Poppies

• Ships and Trees
  Sunday 17 August, 11.00am

  Hear the fascinating story of sea travel, and learn about trees that made it possible.
  Meet at the Duck Pond for this easy 90-minute walk.

• Bunya, Birch, Beverages and Bark
  Monday 25 August, 10.00am

  For 10 intriguing tree-tales and a moderate to energetic 90-minute walk, meet at the Cable Car entrance.

• Plants of Asia
  Sunday 21 September, 11.00am

  See the plants and find out how their history and cultivation affect our lives today.
  Meet at the Founders' Entrance, Glenmore Street for this moderate 60- to 90-minute walk.

Glow-worm Tours

Bring a torch to join us on a night-time trip into the fascinating world of the glow-worm. This is a gentle 60-minute walk but reasonable mobility is required.

Glow-worm tours meet at the Founders' Entrance (main gates, Glenmore Street).

Tours are scheduled for:

• Friday 5 September, 7.30pm
• Friday 3 October, 8.00pm
• Friday 10 October, 8.00pm

Spring Festival 2008

28 September - 12 October 2008

Spring tulips

Spring Festival 2008 at the Botanic Garden will begin on 28 September.

The colourful two-week spring celebration will coincide with the third term school holidays. It begins with Tulip Sunday on Sunday 28 September, and finishes on Sunday 12 October.

2008 Spring Festival Programme (1.69Mb PDF)

More Information

Related Links

• Location map
• Botanic Garden map (449Kb PDF)
• Events Calendar
• Otari-Wilton's Bush events

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