Weather :
Timings : 24 hours
Time Required : 2-3 hours
Entry Fee : Free
Sprawling over 25 hectares of land area, Wellington Botanic Gardens are a green oasis in the middle of the bustling city of Wellington. Boasting of an exceptional blend of exotic floral varieties, native bushes, conifers, plant collections, non- native species and a spectacular Rose Garden, the Gardens occupy the land area on the hills between Thorndon and Kelburn. The winding paths on the hills are of great benefit to the residents of Wellington as the picturesque meandering paths are used for jogging, cycling and walking around.
Among the notable features in the garden is the enormous Victorian-style glasshouse, the Begonia House, the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and the Treehouse Visitor Centre etc. In addition to this, there is a large playhouse for the kids, a duck ponds and cutesy little lanes that are lit up with glow worms at night. There are also several sculptures and statues installed here and there that accentuate the aesthetics of the spectacular garden. Besides, there is also a cafe to cater to your hunger pangs and a dainty gift house housed within the premises.
Treehouse Visitor Centre
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Weekends from September to April: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Weekends from May to August: Closed
Begonia House
September to March: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
April to August: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden Shop
September to March: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
April to August: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed on Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day
Picnic Cafe
All year: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed on Christmas
Carter Observatory
November to April: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays : 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
May to October: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM