Spring tulips at Wellington Botanic Garden
Wellington city has four botanic gardens:
- Wellington Botanic Garden
- Otari-Wilton's Bush
- Bolton Street Memorial Park
- Truby King House and Garden
The Council owns and manages the gardens, which are free for visitors and locals to enjoy.
There is a strong network of volunteers and community organisations who support the gardens and their programmes.
On a national scale, Wellington's botanic gardens have a number of significant plant collections.
Otari-Wilton's Bush is the only public botanic garden in the country devoted entirely to the cultivation, study and preservation of native plants.
Duck pond, Wellington Botanic Garden
Wellington Botanic Garden and Otari-Wilton's Bush are both recognised by the New Zealand National Gardens Trust as being of national significance.
All gardens have well-maintained walking tracks.
Public events are often held in the gardens, such as Wellington's annual Spring Festival and Summer City concerts.
The gardens are also popular venues for weddings and private events. There are a number of facilities at the Wellington Botanic Garden and Otari-Wilton's Bush that can be hired.
Related Links
- Discover Wellington - Visit
- Karori Sanctuary website
- New Zealand Gardens Trust website
- New Zealand Plant Conservation Network website
- Parks and Playgrounds
- Reserves and Town Belt
- Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture website
Department Details:
Parks and Gardens
