At the heart of Christchurch's reputation as the Garden City, the Gardens are a place of ever-changing beauty. Showcasing flora and fauna of New …
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Mar 29, 2025
The botanic gardens in Christchurch is a 'must visit'. The trees are interesting and enormous. There's a busy cafe. As usual in New Zealand the coffee is very good.Full review by MVC499
Mar 14, 2025
So nice to stroll around the garden. Very well cared for. I must have taken a hundred photos. The rose garden in particular was stunning. Inspired me to try my hand growing roses at home. Hydran…Full review by MaBiobabe
Mar 11, 2025
A beautiful place to wander in and right in the city area. The gardens are bright and colorful at the moment so is a great time to visit. The hop on hop off tram stops here. For those disabled ther…Full review by KathyW2802
We are going to South Island NZ mid of August 2020 with my whole family of 6 adults and 1 child. Shall I go to Botanic garden? I believe it is end of wiinter time. Thanks all
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Yes I believe you will find it a worth while experience 99.9% of the trees in NZ are evergreen
I am bringing a group of 45 late 70's early 80's folks to Christchurch the first week of May 2020. We only have a quick afternoon there. Can I squeeze Botanical Gardens. Quake City and Cathedral Square stops in. Am i choosing the right things for this time of year? Wondering if the Botanical Gardens will be worth it? Paul in Iowa, USA.
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Botanic gardens took me a full day. But if you want to have a nice lunch there is a nice cafe in the middle. And the heritage rose garden is beautiful. You could do it quicker than we …
Botanic gardens took me a full day. But if you want to have a nice lunch there is a nice cafe in the middle. And the heritage rose garden is beautiful. You could do it quicker than we did - but it’s worth it. Cathedral square is literally the courtyard of a church, so it doesn’t take long. If you go to the gardens is might be worth having a look at the old University. It is a beautiful old building with cafes now, right across from the gardens.
We will be visiting Christchurch in January. Will there be a significant number of plants in bloom at that time? Thank you
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yep the gardens should be all out in bloom around that time you can also drop into the avon river boat shed look it up its a great little trip on the Avon river
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