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Wellington Botanic Garden

📍 Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington, New Zealand
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Quick Facts

Location
New Zealand, Wellington
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
About 2 hours
Address
Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington, New Zealand
Coordinates
-41.2860, 174.7680

Introduction

Wellington Botanic Garden sits on the hills above the capital, established in 1844 as New Zealand's oldest public botanic garden. Terraced flower beds, a rose garden and native bush step down beside the cable car; from the top you overlook the harbour and city — Wellington's most healing green sitting room.

✨ Highlights

01
Founded 1844
Wellington Botanic Garden sits on the hills above the capital.
02
Terraced beds
At Wellington Botanic Garden, Terraced beds reveals a distinct facet.
03
Rose garden
To go deeper, Rose garden is the perfect entry point.
04
Top view
Top view adds a different flavour to Wellington Botanic Garden.

🛈 Practical Info

→Duration:About 2 hours
→Tip:Tulips in spring
→Note:Steep paths
→Opening Hours:~6:00–21:00 (reference)
→Ticket Information:Free (reference)
→Transportation:Wellington

💡 Tips

• Allow About 2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening ~6:00–21:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Wellington; pair with nearby sights.
• At Wellington Botanic Garden, the official audio guide adds a lot.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Wellington Botanic Garden?

~6:00–21:00 (reference)

How much is the admission for Wellington Botanic Garden?

Free (reference)

Any practical tips for visiting Wellington Botanic Garden?

Allow About 2 hours for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~6:00–21:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

How long should I spend at Wellington Botanic Garden?

A typical visit takes About 2 hours.