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Christchurch Botanic Gardens

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Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

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F.

Beautiful! Love beautiful flowers & colors during spring and plentiful roses (in rose garden) in early summer. You'll amaze to see many types of roses with various colors! They have playground and small pool (open on summer) and its kid's friendly park. Love to come here with kids

A.

Easily one of the best features of the Garden City Ōtautahi Christchurch. I absolutely love the Botanic Gardens and frequently visit for a stroll with friends or by myself as it is so refreshing. There's lots of birdsong and gorgeous flowers all year round. No matter how many times I visit there is always something new to see! I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city.

L.

Didn't have time to explore everything, however what we saw was beautiful! So many wonderful flowers growing in the gardens, many I've never seen in real life. I will return in the future to explore the rest.

R.

Absolutely amazing gardens to visit. A HUGE variety of plants and so much to learn from walking around and reading the signs. There's a big playground for kids with a pool as well and changing rooms. There's a guided tour that you can pay for and a gift shop as well. There's also stands that sell plants and a food shop near the playground. So much parking, and a good injection of much needed nature 🤗

N.

It was easy to fall into several days of exploring and peace here. The gardens are expansive and very well appointed. The landscaping and sculptures are beautiful. I really enjoyed walking around taking pictures here.

L.

Hands down the best botanical gardens on the South Island. Has the biggest tropical garden I've seen at a free attraction with a good variety of plants, including some rarities. The outside gardens are well kept and worth seeing in all seasons. Don't forget to stop and grab a coffee from the onsite cafe.

C.

Love the gardens and in particular the Cunningham Glass House. Cafe provided good food, coffee and pleasant staff but the speed of service was pretty slow. Massive repetition with multiple people keep checking if you had anything! Take the service number away once you've delivered the food and you'd half your workload.

H.

We went mainly this time for the Rose Garden. Last week would have been better. Even so was Fantastic Plus my wee friend Thrush xx

d.

One of Christchurch's highlights and is right in city centre. It is a beautiful place to take a stroll. The gardens has something to offer every season! You can visit it multiple times and still discover new areas and plants.

J.

This is a must I'd you go to Christchurch, the gardens are spectacular, especially the rose garden and Cunningham House, the colours of the plants are beautiful and the smell of the Stock, OH WOW!

S.

Visited here on a sunny day and it was beautiful. We really enjoyed the Hydrangeas, and so did the bees 🐝😄

P.

An iconic place to visit in Christchurch. Full of beautiful seasonal flowers.

R.

Very well maintained park in the center of the city. It offers a good place for some walking and get away from the busy city life. The pathways are well maintained and overall clean. There are nice spots for sitting around and have a picknick. The park can be found easily.

A.

It was a beautiful day and a most peaceful place to wonder through. We went to a cafe in the gardens for a cup of coffee and a look through the gift shop. Would recommend you take the time to see the many wonders the gardens hold.

T.

Even in winter when the leaves have fallen off, the gardens still have lots to offer. Loved the large open spaces and the impressive trees.

S.

Such a beautiful place to take a stroll. Plenty of flowers, trees and sculptures to bless your eyes. Kid friendly- playground on site.. (looked pretty fun)

R.

This is a large botanic garden right in the heart of the city centre. Very nicely maintained and curated, it is a great way to spend half a day. Locals also prefer this place equally as tourists. There are themed gardens in side and are well connected with walk ways. The Avon river meanders through the gardens which makes it even more scenic. There is an event centre in here as well. Ample parking is available nearby and the Christchurch museum in proximity is a bonus. Highly recommended.

R.

I have loved going here since I was a child. It is a place in the city where you can have peace and maybe take a picnic sitting under the trees. There is also a playground and shallow pool for the kids. Just a wonderful place to go.

w.

Stunning rose garden and glass houses. Nice cafe and lots of space to walk around. Well worth a visit.

J.

Great gardens. Nicely spaced out and we’ll kept up

C.

Such a beautiful place to walk around with a take away latte 😍

S.

Beautiful but busy. Awesome playground with a padding pool for the kids. Large area so once you get away from the main area it can be more private

A.

This is a very beautiful botanical garden, and there are lawns where you can rest and play. Fortunately, the sun is quite warm in the afternoon, so I wander around in the park, sit by the river and watch the wild ducks playing in the creek.

A.

I just love the Botanic gardens. Well kept, plenty of different places to walk and the gardens are ever changing for the seasons. A delight for old and young and wheelchair friendly.

C.

Beautiful sunny day, lots of work been done creating new beds and improving others. Always something to see whatever time of year

B.

A Beautiful place to take an easy walk around and enjoy a coffee at the cafe very well kept tidy clean

R.

Always worth visiting no matter what time of the year especially the Victorian style hot house. It is large and expansive . Often I've thought they could improve the 'very' flat gardens by 'mounding up' making a rockery of sorts.

B.

Awesome collection of plants..loved the succulents,varieties that I hadn't seen before. Perfect place for NATURE, PLANT LOVERS!! Great landscape with swimming pool for kids and cafes...close to the museum too.

C.

Well groomed, nice ambience with nature.

C.

I was blown away by how this is free and you can walk up the stairs to view it even better. If you walk through there is also a cactus area and an orchid area too. All stunningly beautiful and so worth a walk through.

L.

Beautiful flowers, beautiful scenery. I can’t believe I’ve never visited before!

L.

Love this area especially the bush area of NZ Garden area. Cafe food and drink excellent. able to cater for large numbers inside with notice and under Covid guidelines.

R.

Really well worth a visit. Lovely gardens. So relaxed, clean and refreshing.

L.

This is such a beautiful place to visit. Every path you take brings you to something new. It is both a lovely place to go for a walk to get exercise and also to take your time and explore all the different parts of the gardens. It was great to see so many families visiting with their children.

T.

Brilliant place but weird seeing so many staring at the phone walking rather than enjoying it

l.

Beautiful day out in the gardens as always. The gardens themselves were beautiful and well cared for. I was offered some great advice by the guy working with the Ericas who was knowledgable and very happy to share this so thank you. The guy mowing the lawns even offered to take a photo of us! The great staff just added to the day! Thank you and very grateful to have such beautiful gardens in Christchurch.

N.

This is a must visit in Christchurch. Looking at the map, this city has many green areas. The botanical garden and surrounding parks are real gems. They are very clean, well maintained and beautiful. Staying here, I can see often come walking, running or just enjoying the beauty. The surrounding park area allows dogs and sports, but the garden itself only allows walking and people to enter. You will see countless species of birds. The garden is divided into different areas, there is ample parking near the visitor center, and there is also a cafe and gift shop in the visitor center. There is also an ice cream stand near the children ’s water park, which is only open in hot weather. It is worth a visit at any time of the year and it is cold when we do this. I like the greenhouse. There are different areas of tropical, desert and flower plants in the greenhouse. They will die outside. Be sure to go upstairs, and really feel like you are in a dense forest. Outside is a rose garden with a topiary garden. My favorite is the souvenir. Before the introduction of other islands, all the plants that live on these islands. It feels prehistoric and quiet.

R.

I really good place for a quiet walk and appreciation of some plants. All rooms are worth a visit. The cacti and orchids' rooms are great!

A.

These gardens are different to the other ones, they feel more rain forrest like, with lots of tree ferns, lush and a deep green pond. It feels really secluded and it is really pleasant to just sit on a bench, listen to the birds and soak in the peace and quiet.

V.

Excellent garden in the heart of the city next to the Canterbury Museum. The flowers, trees and shrubs and the birds seems are all nice. Some of the trees seems very old even more than hundreds of years old. I especially liked the roses which are spectacular. Paved and gravel paths all across the garden and you can immerse yourself in the nature for hours. Even the ducks seems friendly enough.

D.

A beautiful scenic place to enjoy nature and listen to the beautiful Bell birds singing. Lots of ducks and ducklings waddling about and the Central Rose Garden is absolutely delightful when the colourful roses are in full bloom. The walks are really nice with lots of big trees for shade on a hot sunny day and warm conservatories to go in on a cold day! The shop has some lovely gifts and a great selection of unique and artistic cards. The cafe has a good selection of food and drinks and outdoor seating. A really nice way to spend a relaxing day or afternoon in nature away from the city. I wouldn't recommend having a meal at The Curator's House Restaurant as I had an over-priced negative experience there with my meal and the Manager.

S.

Nice one but I should be there in Spring. I was there in Winter so I couldn't really see much of it. I believe the garden is very beautiful in Spring and Autumn. I cannot never make it to NZ after 6 years including this pandemic.

H.

Beautiful gardens, a refuge from city life, colour, space, air, nature, water. Many diverse elements go into making the Christchurch Botanical Gardens a great place to stroll around or just hang out. The rose gardens at this time of the year are absolutely stunning. But, I am sure there is plenty of beauty here all year around. So close to the center if town, this is a great asset for the city and really worth going to experience.

R.

The month of October is a good time to visit ..Flowers are a bloom!

I.

Great place to relax. Spring flowers are nice

C.

Stunning colours and nothing beats falling leaves of Autumn. Punted down the Avon and got a completely different view. Beautiful

R.

Such a great walk in Christchurch with paths that lead to different gardens. The tree are massive and so impressive. There are flower everywhere. If ever need a break from the city take a walk on the gardens

P.

Lovely gardens. Lots of space. Various displays. Nice cafe. Check it out

D.

Beautiful, well cared for, lots of mature trees. Appreciated the many labels on trees & in gardens. Great place to take the kids, but watch out for ducks who come up behind you & peck. Wheelchair friendly. Toilets.

D.

Well worth a visit if you are in Christchurch. The gardens are immaculately kept, luscious and colorful. Great for a wonder around or if you are a plant lover you will find a lot to explore in here. Check out the conservatory. Or, just grab a book and sit in the shade and relax.

V.

Lovely restful gardens. We were fortunate to be there when baby ducklings were on the lakes. Super cute ! Lovely cafes. I had a delish sandwich. Mobility scooters available for free as well as garden train tour rides. We thoroughly enjoyed shopping in the gift shop. Beautifully kept gardens & obviously a lot of hard work done by volunteers. ☆☆☆☆☆

J.

The botanic gardens is one of my favourite places in Christchurch. There is something for everyone. My husband and I love poppy I to rollicking gelato in the arts centre and then strolling through the gardens with our gelato. We also enjoy taking a picnic to enjoy on the lawn in summer. The daffodil lawn is another favourite spot. I always look forward to walks along the river when the daffodils are in bloom.

A.

The gardens are absolutely amazing with a variety of spaces and experiences designed for all age groups. They are right in the center of the City and provide shaded green connection corridors for pedestrians and nature lovers. The wide variety of plants, trees, ducks and birds that reside in the park are amazing to see.

E.

A large botanical garden just next to the centre of Christchurch. Parking is free for three hours. The garden is free for visitors. Many different sectors with theme which suits everyone. There were some amazing trees, the biggest I guess over 30 metre in diameter. Besides, the river(avon) alongside round the city with gondola with which you may hire for a good time. We come in late summer, not so much flowers, yet, if time permits, the seasonal flowers would be another highlights.

H.

Throughly enjoyed myself as I strolled through the lovely gardens. The rose garden was especially nice. Great place to stop and smell the flowers 😉 if your into gardening or plants totally worth a visit.

E.

Stunning gardens, great variety of horticulture and perfect for relaxing or strolling. Professionally maintained and cared for with plentiful information in relation to not only the variety of plants trees and flowers but also the history of the park and the various activities that took place, sometimes with vintage photos.

L.

Can’t beat the Botanic Gardens on a good day! Massive area to have a wander round, as well as the museum just next door, a playground, pool, and the lovely café. You can easily kill a few hours here. Parking is available for free but often quite full on a nice day, would recommend busing, biking etc in if you can.

J.

Love it. A must go for me every summer and atleast once a man nth throughout the year as a north Canterbury local I love driving in and the free parking near the playground and rivers.

L.

Who doesn't like nature, bright green grass, blooming flowers and wildlife, plus free things? When we were bound by time, my husband and I walked through part of the garden. We saw some of the oldest trees in New Zealand (destroyer-they are huge)! There is a beautiful river running through it, and some artistic sculptures. We rescue little ducks and pigeons. This is a very quiet morning, not far from the city is a good place to stroll.

M.

Beautiful gardens all year round! Good carpark. Very popular in the weekend especially.

Y.

I brought a couple of visitors from Auckland here this week. They were very impressed with the matured trees, rose garden and variety of dahlias at the entrance to the rose garden.🌹🌹👍👍

P.

I love going to the botanic Gardens, there are so many sights to see, to relax and the whole family can connect with nature. There's a cafe, a rose garden, a water area for the kids and so much more to explore. I highly recommend going and spending some time here and just relaxing in the nice warm weather surrounded by beauty and nature.

M.

Lovely place. Lots of flower, trees, lake and every thing related to garden. Beautiful!! It is a wonderful place to visit and to rest. If you came to Christchurch, you must visit the botanic garden!!

B.

The Botanic Garden (free entry) is a great outdoor attraction in Christchurch. Situated between North and South Hagley Parks and Rolleston Avenue, the Botanic Garden is within easy walking distance to the town centre. We very much enjoyed walking the Garden grounds, enjoying the dedicated small gardens, duck pond and interesting statues, sculptures and fountains situated throughout. We particularly liked the impressive North American Sequoia and other huge trees situated along the Archery Lawn. Your also find an indoor conservatory, interesting Magnetic Observatory, children's playground area, cafes and a quality Visitor Centre at the Christchurch Botanic Garden. Note: If you visit the Botanic Garden website, you'll find information on seasonal highlights as well as what is in bloom during different months of the year.

J.

10 years living in Christchurch and had not been to the gardens, I then went twice in one week! Such an asset to a wonderful city😊

E.

Really nice garden. Very big and lots to see. Nice for walking but you can also take a tour. Absolutely loved the greenhouse and the trees who were getting great bright colours. Also handy that it is next to the museum and a really central point in Christchurch

A.

This was such a beautiful and well maintinaed garden. My family and I came here 3 times when we were staying in Christchurch visting my sister at Uni. We loved walking here. The rose garden is so wonderful.

J.

Love these gardens. What an oasis of peace right in the city. Fountains, a river, playground, cafe, information centre, close to parking. So many types of gardens it's an education every time you visit. Trees, trees, trees. Live this place for learning, refreshing the soul, lift your eyes to appreciate trees, birds, bulbs, herbaceous borders.

P.

Renowned for its beautiful trees, the Christchurch Botanic Garden, part of Hagley Park. The garden is flat and easily explored with an information centre, tea kiosk and all facilities. While the well-tended, century-old trees are of major interest there are many other features including rhododendron and shrub borders, a long herbaceous border and an excellent formal rose garden where the mostly hybrid tea roses are at their best in December. Adjacent to the rose garden is the tropical plant conservatory, fern and cacti houses, while the native plant collection centered on the Cockayne Memorial Garden is not to be missed.

K.

Wonderful place to recharge your batteries. Thank you to all the staff who were amazingly helpful. I was on crutches and they had a powered mobility scooter available so that I could still visit the gardens with my family. Everything was accessible and we had a thoroughly great day out. Very much a must see on a visit to Christchurch. Yummy food in the Cafe!!

J.

Superb and vast. Some amazingly old trees and a wonderful rose garden. Need at least a full morning to appreciate most of it. Was a bit wet cold and cloudy on my visit, so couldn't fully appreciate it fully. Well worth a visit when you are in Christchurch. Take the city tram and get off at the Art College stop.

D.

Lovely gardens large expanse with many different areas. One of the best botanical gardens in the world. Swimming pools for children with playgrounds. Large cafe and smaller icecream shop. Historic hot house and fountain. Has river flowing through it with a number a different walks. Number of art works on display. Locals use it a lot. Highly recommended for visitors.

S.

Absolutely beautiful a very nice way to fill in a day walking as you looking at plants of all sorts and sizes

A.

Has some very mature native trees. Like stepping into a lush native bush, but right in the middle of the city

R.

Had a chance for a tram tour and our tour guide Faye was very knowledgeable and keeps us entertain through out the whole trip. The place are well maintained and well preserved. With over a thousands of species of plants and trees surely this garden is an oasis simply not to be missed! Great job to all hard working gardeners who keeps this place a wonderful sight.

i.

The season I visited this park is in Spring, the park is full of green grass. Also have 4 large flower area which are full of tulips with different colors. The largest tree which facing the main entrance the leaves not yet grow, in summer time if full of leaves it just like a large umbella.

A.

My favourite part of the garden is the conservatory with all the beautiful indoor plants! The gardens was very well maintained and flowers blooming!

M.

A must see in Christchurch! Kids love the newly added climbing rocks at the playground and the giant trees that offer climbing and shade. I love parking free and 3 toilets located from parking lot to playground to almost at the museum. The hippo statue near playground makes me smile. The kids love to play zombie apocalypse tag in rose garden? I love going into the gorgeous building next to it & feeling like Im in the tropics with all those gorgeous plants. My father loved the riding garden tour.

M.

A very large space. Lots of different area to explore and things to find. I really liked the native NZ area. It gives a good sense of what it's like on tramps without leaving the city. A really accessible space, quite flat and a lot of paths. Nice shop too.

m.

Nicely maintained gardens with green canopy, consisting of various species of plants, trees, flower. Good place for family, friends hangouts. Good for kids to. Easily accessible from the Christchurch city centre, either though walk for tram. Near to the Hayley’s park and across the road to Hayley’s oval Cricket stadium. Isite Center is nearby.

J.

One of the loveliest botanic gardens we've been to! Love the spring colours, the flowers are absolutely vibrant. And the ducks were cool, too! Definitely a must-visit when in Christchurch.

M.

Lovey gardens. Flat, easy to navigate, wheelchair and pram friendly, plenty to do for people of all ages. Good cafe in the gardens and others close by.

J.

One of best things to consider while in Christchurch. You can find parking through riccaton Avenue. Number of things to see like Rose garden, Rock garden, NZ garden, Peace bell and many more. There is also Kids playground. Public toilets are near the kids playground and, also small cafe close by.

J.

A lovely botanic garden. The roses are well looked after. I was educated about Dahlias, which I saw in December. Stunning. Large expanse. Tall trees. Hagley Park just around the corner. Plenty of benches. Lovely.

Y.

Beautiful gardens, a refuge from city life, colour, space, air, nature, water. Many diverse elements go into making the Christchurch Botanical Gardens a great place to stroll around or just hang out.

D.

Beautiful. Way more beautiful than Hamilton botanical gardens. Friendly South Island people, minimal arrogant foreigners or Aucklanders. Kids had fun, we relaxed and enjoyed.

K.

Visiting here is an amazing free activity in Christchurch. Varied gardens throughout, lots of birds and different flowers, trees, shrubs and more. There are also some great sculptures/art, some fountains and ponds and more. I love this place.

E.

A must-go if you're visiting Christchurch! Such a calm and still exciting place. Even in a 5min walk you will see dozens of interesting species. My fav was the huge Eucalyptus trees

D.

Huge botanical gardens. They have different types if gardens and biomes. The cafe is also good. The rainforest garden is very unique and well maintained. The children's play area and the pool ate also big and well maintained. To explore the whole place it'll take several hours.

A.

A must-see year round. The cafe is gorgeous inside and out. Don’t miss the greenhouse if you love tropical plants. The garden art is sublime, as is the Avon river running through.

G.

Such a beautiful garden. Close to the city center, you can also visit the museum. It's got playground and beautiful rose gardens. Lots to explore, but just walking thru the gardens is the best.

V.

Very good for walking and just relaxing. It’s very huge that walking from one end to another would require some really long walks.

a.

Relaxing place for all the family members. Has an internal museum and collection of plants from all over the world. Garden train is a nice way of seeing the garden our guide Faye was an amazing guide and provided great information and made the visit more exciting.

T.

free entrance not only in the gardens but also in the small muzeum inside. Beautiful rose garden in the middle, huge old trees and small lakes for romantic walks. You can spend all day there.

R.

Beautiful Hagley park and even remarkable botanical garden within it. Lots of trees that definately are unique and we'll maintained gardens. Weather was good when we visited the gardens. Good for spending some silent time and me time there.

C.

We thought this an odd spectacle as they were missing the whole point of enjoying their surroundings. The pathways & gardens looked well cared for & we were impressed with the layout of the grounds. Lovely place to wander through.

T.

The Christchurch Botanic Gardens are absolutely stunning. The new visitor centre and shop are a lovely place to have a coffee and cake after getting lost in the extensive gardens. There are many different types of area and all are immaculately presented and cared for by a large team of friendly gardeners. There are also many glass houses with tropical plants and these are all free to visit as well. There is a large childrens area with a swimming pool and plenty of things to keep the whole family entertained. Definitely worth your time to visit!

p.

Almost all types of trees and flowers are available here. Very well mentained and scenic. You caneven enjoying punting in small river flowing through the garden.

J.

One of the gems of Christchurch. A beautiful place with everything from delicate flowers to towering sequoias. Fields of daffodils and bluebells on the south bank in Spring. Check out the rose garden in Summer through to Autumn and visit the conservatory and cactus house any time.

L.

There is a beautiful rose garden in the center of the park. If you love roses like I do, this place is a paradise for you. The park is fairly large featuring a variety of other plants. You can walk around the park or find a bench, sit down and relax while taking in the scenery.

R.

Lovely gardens kept to an amazing standard. Worth a visit if uv got a few hours to kill in Christchurch before you fly out

M.

A delightful environment- plants, flowers, trees, Springs, hot houses, food, water playground, education and research, and so much more. A tour on the tram is also splendid with guides that have amazing knowledge.

I.

Just amazing. Beauty of flowers and trees you'll never forget. Museum is free (donations recommend). Interesting and very informative. Kid friendly.

D.

Even on a freezing drizzly day the gardens were such a pretty & picturesque place to visit. Some beautiful long-standing trees made for a beautiful backdrop! Def a must to see while in ChristChurch!

N.

This garden contains a gorgeous fountain and other features that are definitely worth coming to look at. The museum, housed in a fantastic piece of architecture, is free and worth a look through too.

E.

Really nice layout, overall seems like a great level of care is put into the gardens

R.

Stunning! A real city jewel that should be visited by more and enjoyed by all who come. A stunningly well maintained expansive garden suited for young and old and families alike

d.

An amazing collection of beautiful trees and flowering plants from all over the world. The tour guide was highly informative and knowledgable, really worth the money spent on the tickets. Especially loved the close up view of the Ginko Tree.

R.

It's located right next to the Canturbery museum, close to the city centre. Such a nice and beautiful garden, if I lived here I would come here everyday for a walk

C.

The gardens are well-maintained, love the beautiful flowers and old giant trees. Enjoyed watching the ducks and birds around. Such a great place for a morning walk.

S.

Big and well maintained. Has a nice selection of stuff for winter, but summer is where it's at its best. Take a stroll around and make an afternoon out of it. Not to mention it is free as well

s.

Fantastic , tree has root and some root are grown as tree . So you can see extension of one tree in to manifold and some tree have reached at very good height. So if you visit this garden it’s treat to your eyes.

J.

Great place with open spaces for kids to run around, beautiful rose garden and trees.

J.

My partner and I walked through on a sunny Monday morning. This park seems lovely for family picnics and get togethers but I didn’t feel in as much awe as I have had in other city botanical gardens. A few plants looked a bit unhealthy and limp - though I do note I visited in January and am not sure when is the best time of year to visit this. Other areas looked a lot nicer though.

n.

They are different gardens and everyone of them have a name is funny and easy to get lost on the different gardens, but they have amazing flowers. The trees over here are huge!

A.

Any time of year, a huge area to explore: plenty of indoor options when it's wet or cold. A good children's playground. Summer favourite would be the rose garden.

S.

This has to be one the most accessible, beautiful and largest botanical gardens I've visited. Easy walking & you can even take a punt down the river. Highly recommended.

R.

Excellent collection of Pinaceae species. The tropical collection is in tip top shape when we visited. Rose garden is also worth meandering when you visit. Overall, great place to spend quality time of your vacation.

L.

Very clean and tidy. Good to walk around with the kids an have a wee picnic with them after exploring the museum.

M.

This is my all time favourite hideaway. Maybe I'm a tree hugging hippy but there is also a great cafe by the visitor centre if you'd like to get a yummy lunch and take in the scenery, or take the kids for a play or swim in the free pool during the warmer months.

P.

SUMMER IS HERE,,,,so now is the time to visit throughout the summer season,,the flowers,,foliage,,rose garden,dahlias,all the hidden gems,tropical plants,,birds,bees,and tranquility by the river,,picnic with the family,,coffee at the café with friends,,ENJOY.

R.

An oasis of colour and nature in the middle of a beautiful city. The gardens are widespread so give atleast half a day to explore. We were short on time so we took the electric van, that turned out to be good decision as the guide gave a lot of information about the plants and the gardens. Garden has plants covering many regions of the world

K.

Peaceful Relaxing Recommended for a stroll and to share some quality time with self, friends, and or family...

L.

My family and I took advantage of this beautiful day and went to the pools and playground at the botanical Gardens. Safe to say son absolutely had a blast. Very suitable and family friendly plus very accessible (for wheelchair use)

J.

Beautiful variety of flowers. The rose garden was astounding when we went (mid-late December)! You could easily spend hours on end here!

F.

A few cool buildings full of exotic plants and the gardens themselves are very peaceful and tranquil. Some lovely spots and full of cool plants and trees. Beautiful river too

K.

Great place on a cloudly day ,first time visiter in maybe 30 yrs

J.

Great pond and nature. Very nice walk around for a fun outdoor feel. The wildlife is also very nice. I even got duckling come up to me. Very nice.

M.

Well maintained park however if you with kids please beware the rough lawn mower as they move pretty fast in the park.

S.

Beautiful redwood trees & ancient trees. Plz do botanical EV bus tour so much info to absorb. One of the best gardens in the world.

C.

Great spot for an Autumn walk. Huge area to wander.

J.

Very nice gardens set in a large park, with a river close to the CBD.

R.

It's a pleasant and enjoyable place to visit. The tall mature trees preside next to a glittering stream populated by ducks and comorants. Stopped by for a short visit and ended up leaving regretfully 60 minutes later with much much more still unseen.

C.

So beautiful and well kept. Well worth a visit, Easy to spend a whole afternoon wandering around the trees and flower gardens.

J.

This garden is huge, and it's perfectly managed. You'll find tons of different flowers and trees. One of the best places in Christchurch

A.

A beautiful place to just wander in. There's a big playground for kids and a few cafes. Everything is easily accessible even with a pram/stroller.

T.

A must visit place in Christchurch especially this spring season, where flowers are blooming and the weather is really nice

L.

Loved it! Nice place to relax. Read your book,watch lovely ducks and swans.

S.

The Christchurch Gardens are huge, I didn’t realise this when I booked the hotel. A long walk every morning across the gardens to the city centre. The gardens consist of playing fields, wooded areas, rose gardens and areas with native New Zealand trees, ferns and shrubs. There is a museum on the edge, glass houses and fountains.

M.

A must visit when you're in Christchurch. The gardens are huge and have little pockets you can explore like Cunningham house, the rose garden and many more.

D.

The Botanic gardens of Christchurch gives your mind a relaxing spirit. The gardens are clean and well maintained. In the middle you find 2 cafes where you can relax outside or inside. The gardens have free entrance but you can do a gardentour with an solar powered minitrain.

E.

We came during autumn and the breeze was really cold. But our homestay owner gave us extra jackets so we were covered. The garden is beautiful!! I love the vegetable garden most of all. Its at the left side of the entrance. Mum was in the rose garden for nearly 2 hours sniffing all the roses. We had salad and pie for our lunch in the botanical cafe. Its really refreshing and fulfilling. Everything is from the garden itself.

I.

Such a nice place to have a picnic, walk through the gardens fantastic kids playground, lots of seating around the gardens

C.

Very special place with stunning display

q.

These photos were taken at Christchurch Botanical Garden last Spring 2017. Perfect timing because all the flowers are in full bloom, especially the tulips! A must-visit in CC. 😍😍

P.

The gardens were very well kept and had plenty to see. It's a good place to to for a walk/run or picnic and there's gondolas if you're feeling particularly touristy. The Canterbury museum is next door and also well worth a visit.

L.

The huge acreage of Hagley Park in Christchurch has the Botanical gardens. The gardens are superb with many plantings; large trees of many species, cactus house, orchid house, fern house, rose gardens, dahlia garden etc. Entrance is free.

J.

A nice spread out garden/park hybrid with a genuinely interesting museum attached (no seriously). Perhaps not offering sights unique only to here, but still a good place to visit for a relaxing walk or to let the kids run around the spacious green.

A.

Nice and free walk up the Avon river to the garden. Huge garden, plenty to see and do. Must visit in Christchurch! ❤️

J.

These gardens are amazing. free entry and easy parking. you could walk around for hours enjoying the huge trees and vibrant flowers. There is a Cafe to eat, a kiddy pool and the boathouse to grab a canoe and paddle down the stream

L.

Not as pretty as the Hamilton ones but still very good to explore :D

n.

Average botanic Gardens. Lost points for not dog friendly. Gained points for kid friendly. Expected more from the "garden city" pales in comparison to the Hamilton gardens which are much much better.

I.

Was so awesome . Stunning flowers , sculptures and fountain. Kids had great time, parents enjoyed stunning sections of the park

A.

A place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature made by man.. well conserved in the heart of city.

B.

One of the best places to visit in Christchurch. Excellent curation, great variety, and beautifully designed. The rose garden is one of the best I have ever seen. Rivals Butchard Gardens in Victoria BC, just smaller.

A.

This amazing gardens in city center. The garden city will leave you wondering the beauty of city. Rights reserved for photos.

T.

A very lovely botanical garden in the heart of a nice city. The garden is well maintained and it's filled with trees and plants and everything you would need in a beautiful park.

D.

Absolutely lovely place to chill and enjoy time with friends and family! The picnic should be amazing here! 😃😇

J.

Beautiful gardens could be stuck here for ages. Plenty to see

R.

Simply stunning gardens with such a variety of trees, plants and flowers. A beautiful place to spend a warm, some day.

S.

Love the gardens, no matter the season there is always something to see. A good tip is to go to the information centre and obtain the seasonal highlights map. This map shows the best areas of the gardens to visit for the season. The Peace Bell is also worth a view. Always nice to wonder through to the adjacent Canterbury Museum.

K.

Beautiful place middle of christchurch city. Large variety of plants and flowers. Rose garden is amazing (spring and summer). Quite And relax environment. Walk around the Avon river is good experience.

D.

Beautiful place, very well take care of... nice to go for s walk in s sunny afternoon or morning, there is a cafe to have a drink and/or food

K.

An amazing place for everyone. Lots to see and beautiful plants.

C.

Beautiful to have such lovely park in the heart of our city. Love going for walks though the well maintained paths

P.

Very beautiful and scenic garden, it has got a variety of flowers and trees

P.

Free entry, a few greenhouses and a cafe on site with pretty nice looking food. Unfortunately not much going on outdoors during the winter time.

R.

Kids and I are a regular. We go atleast once a week for a walk/paddle in the summer. Great place in winter too.

B.

Was here in November, still can see many flowers like roses, peonies, etc. Nice garden to walk and explore around.

K.

Great park for a walk on a sunny day. Two rose gardens. Coffee room. Spent a lovely afternoon there.

M.

So beautiful, so much space. Great cafe. Playground and free kids pool. Excellent.

A.

Lovely gardens to walk through and what a treat that it's free (can be 30 NZ admission in the States). Open til late hours in the summer though the conservatory closes earlier. Bike paths along the Avon River.

S.

Amazing, Cunningham house is world class, relaxed and accessible, don't miss the orchids. Beautifully planned and maintained gardens, right in the centre of the Garden City.

W.

Beautiful trees and lovely to sit by the river, Christchurch city is magical when you know where to go!

C.

Amazing garden so beautifully done and Faye is an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide. This is a must when visiting Christchurch.

G.

A wonderful way to spend an afternoon. The trees are magnificent, so tall and green and unlike anything I've seen before!

J.

This is such a beautiful place to visit. Need a couple of hours to wonder around the whole thing. Can't believe it is in the middle of the city. So much green, so many flowers and water ways. Feels so good.

T.

Was there during the beginning of spring so not many flowers were in bloom yet. Many rhododendrons. It was still nice to walk around though. :)

S.

Delightful place to be. Glorious gardens to wander through and be inspired by. The ride garden was gloriously scented too.

R.

It's a pleasant park. With some really nice spots to relax. Feels safe and relaxing here. And close to some other local must sees. Like the museums.

B.

One of my favorite things to do in Christchurch on a nice day. I believe access is best (if arriving by car) via Riccarton Ave entrance. Plenty to explore in these Gardens, don’t miss the Native walk which is easy to do, so take a moment to study the map at thee info kiosk. The cafe in the middle is good also.

L.

Love, love, love. With limited time to get to the city we decided to take the short walk from where we stayed at double tree Sheraton, across the park. We loved this place so much, we ended up spending most of our day walking through it and checking out the indoor plant displays etc. We cancelled our city plans. Would highly recommend for those even if you're not in the direct area. I'll be back when next in NZ. It's absolutely lovely, the trees are lovely and the grounds...including huge garden ornaments were stunning!

R.

Maintained so beautifully 🥰

E.

Beautiful gardens, highly recommend when in Christchurch!! You could lose yourself in it's beauty

G.

Such a stunning place to spend some time. Great for kids of all ages too! The playground and paddling pool are fantastic.

P.

It's a great family outing for all nature lovers. Lots of flowers and plants. Also food areas and playgrounds.

S.

I loved the Botanic Gardens! Having spent 3 years living in Oxford in England, I felt very much at home.

R.

Amazing garden! A must visit. And it's free. Download the free self guide audio guide and enjoy. 😊

S.

Beautiful place to walk and enjoy.

S.

There are very different varieties of trees and flowers here. One feels like going again and again. Ducks in the Avon river are a good company if you have some potato chips with you.

G.

This place was amazing with so many different paths to explore and such a variety of labelled plants to see. Great place for playing Pokémon Go.

M.

Super cool - loved the little boats on the lake :-) Perfect for my Little One's 26th birthday party recently :-)

R.

Amazing place to hang out or go for a walk. Very peaceful and beautiful.

H.

Always beautifully cared for. Wonderful variety of plants . Particularly like the native bush section

J.

Great place to watch the grass grow as you sit and wonder where you went wrong. Nice place to stretch your legs.

S.

The wonderful place for ride with family, friends or alone. This place is so beautiful and guaranteed best photos !

F.

Lovely gardens, even in winter. Put aside an hour or two and enjoy the walk.

W.

So nice to go lose yourself in such a tranquil spot in the city.

M.

There are so many huge trees and beautiful flowers! It’s good place to take a walk and relax.

R.

Christchurch as such didn't make an impression, but the botanic garden is beautiful. Maybe one of the best in time (together with Sumner beach and Willowbank wildlife reserve)

R.

Absolutely stunning gardens in full Autumn Colour a must see whether you are visiting or living in Christchurch

P.

It is a great place to just relax and stroll, watching the river, ducks and dandelions. Has one of the best rose gardens. Must visit in ChristChurch

A.

Awesome and big botanical garden. Very well maintained, beautiful to stroll around and look at all the beauty. Especially liked the rose garden, even though it wasn't in bloom, we liked the peace and quiet in the sun.

D.

Christchurch is so lucky to have this treasure in the heart of the city. Well worth a walk around.

J.

nice place with lots of cool flowers!! pretty huge garden and theres always something blooming, no matter what the season. the central rose garden is stunning in spring! lots of colourful flowers, really nice place just to take a stroll around!! definitely recommend popping in here if you’re looking for a nice place to take a walk / have a picnic

N.

One of the best botanic gardens I have seen. Beautiful! You need to sit down with a book an enjoy the space and the flowers.

P.

Absolutely wonderful garden with many paths and areas. Center of town. Also great museum. We arrived the day after the tragic shootings and the town was in shock. The garden was the site of a growing memorial of flowers and wishes. If in Christchurch, the garden is a must-visit place.

H.

An awesome place to explore and admire many different varieties of flowers, Native trees and shrubs

#.

A really great communal area with pleasant walks and sights. A real good place to dander around and take in some New Zealand fresh air.

M.

Stunning. Take your time and smell the roses.

J.

Really well looked after, well planned 150 years ago and ongoing. A wonderful, contemplative place in the centre of the city.

V.

Very beautiful and scenic place to enjoy your evenings and weekends.Right place for sun baths. Cycling paths available.A beautiful and historical museum in which the entry is free.You will really enjoy here.

E.

It is next to Canterbury Musuem. Very beautiful garden, if have time, can walk inside, quite big. I just snap some photos then go to the museum.

P.

Great presentation of plants and flowers. Breathtaking walk around . Highly recommended

J.

Always stunning, no matter what time of year but in Spring it is fantastic! Magnolias and blossom.

C.

Very pretty ... Must do if going to Christchurch. Weather was lovely that day .

M.

Awesome serene gardens. So much to see and do. A must whether you live, or are visiting Christchurch

J.

As a local I have enjoyed the botanical gardens for a number of years. It is an amazing place for all ages. A must visit for anyone visiting Christchurch. Picnics, walks, a toddler pool, a play area and lost of amazing plants and trees. Great photo opertunitues Light up your Instagram and Facebook at this location. Highly recommended I hope the weather GOD is with you.

F.

Beautiful gardens with something for everyone, with a playground kids pools cafes and of course a wide variety of different gardens. Then there is the summer time concerts on Sunday afternoons offering a great place to lazy away the spectacular summer afternoons that they have down here

J.

We strolled the gardens after we had lunch at the Curator’s House. There were so many flowers in bloom especially the hydrangeas. It was all so very pretty. We all enjoyed taking pictures of all the beautiful flowers and the Avon River was also very picturesque.

T.

Lovely walking around the gardens, we even saw friendly lil ducklings!

B.

Lovely strole but needed more time to see the whole garden.

M.

Lovely gardens and beautiful place to go for a walk or picnic.

d.

We s beautiful day for a walk in the garden

C.

A place full of greenery and trees like no where else. Come in and spend a little time enjoying this park we are fortunate enough to have.

M.

What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon! Our four children (ages 2 - 12) thoroughly enjoyed the playground before we set out to explore the gardens. The play area is divided into multiple sections based on age appropriateness. The large wading pool was very inviting on this hot day and we wished we had packed swimsuits (changing rooms located nearby). The entire place is stroller friendly and we explored much of it. The cafe on site allowed us to refresh during our visit. Many of the walking paths are partially or fully shaded by mature trees so don't be afraid to visit on a hot, sunny day. Parking is available, but if you are visiting on a busy day, you may struggle to get a spot on your first try. The Gardens are centrally located in Christchurch with many restaurants and cafes just a short drive away.

T.

Lovely gardens for a walk or a picnic. They have a café too which have really good coffee. One of our favourite spots in Christchurch. Have a look at the info boards for all of the different trails. It’s quite a large part of the park.

g.

A walk with your love, through the gardens will score you many points, especially on a Sunday arvo with a band playing. Grab a coffee, brunch or lunch and enjoy

A.

Very well maintained public place. Nice family day out possible. Free to public.

E.

Wonderful time in the gardens at this time of the year. Trees are just starting to change colour. Recommend a visit to the indoor tropical garden too. Love the big twisted tree. Watching the eels and trout in the stream is cool too. If you have time kayak or punt around the gardens.

I.

My happy place, where I go for running, catching up with friends, oh and the best place to see changes of seasons all year round.

P.

Love coming to the Gardens. Walking around is a pleasure and it is fantastic to see so many people enjoying nature.

S.

Amazing any time of year but spring in the gardens is my favourite time

R.

Beautiful gardens. Enjoyed reading the cards & looking at the beautiful flowers left after the terrible shooting.

R.

Great place to visit for a couple of hours. A lot of different types of plants.

K.

I may have said this before but it's worth repeating - we are so lucky to have this here!

V.

Such a lovely garden. You can find a great variety of plants here especially at their conservatories. A place not to miss when you visit the garden city of Christchurch. Have some refreshments at the Ilex Cafe after your stroll at the gardens.

C.

Beautiful walk even on a cold April day. The different coloured trees make the place look beautiful.

J.

Beautiful gardens on a beautiful day,; and we all should take time to see and smell the roses.

R.

A beautiful botanic garden with plenty to see and do. Takes at least half a day to explore the whole garden. There is limited shelter along in the grounds and along the paths so make sure you bring a hat 😎

S.

Beautifully maintained gardens, fern house, rose gardens and hot houses. Well worth a visit. Great cafe too close by in the park.

M.

It's within a big park, very spacious, it's good to go there and have a walk. The rose garden is pretty with lots of different kind of roses

R.

Lovely rose gardens and various species of trees. Nice place to come and walk around.

R.

Really great gardens!! Worth a visit! Lovely cafe!

C.

It's great, had a nice afternoon. If I'm comparing internationally, it could have help and easily be world class.

B.

The woodland meadows were also in bloom and made for a nice stroll with and interesting change from the other perfectly manicured parts of the garden. If you love horticulture or just a nice walk outdoors you won’t regret spending a few hours here.

M.

Beautiful trees, flowers and plants. Great cafe as well to grab drinks and food!

A.

We went there in spring and it was awesome. Everything was so colourful and bright. If you like gardens you can spend there hours wandering around and then refresh yourself in the cafe.

M.

A fantastic place for a walk and relaxation

D.

Amazing gardens , very well kept, Lovely staff and all the facilities you need. Also within walking distance from the CBD

J.

Beautiful gardens with conservatory and hothouse and a lovely cafe.

S.

This is a great place to take a stroll around. There are various plants you can look at and activities to do. You can feed ducks and witness occasional street performances. It is very conveniently located next to the city center. Be sure to check it out when you are in the city.

M.

It's always relaxing walking around here, do recommend walking around spring and summer there not much to see around winter.

J.

A spacious, well stocked botanical garden with a relaxed atmosphere. There are lots of UK birds around including tame sparrows that land at your feet. A very pleasant way to spend a few hours. Parking is free.

M.

Just amazingly beautiful and can't believe it's free admission to entry the carpark areas and no cost for entry into the Gardens.:)

A.

A smaller Botanic garden used wisely in terms of size and community involvement. It was beautifully touching to see the memorial out the front where so many had been involved.

W.

Always a nice place to spend the day. Great for a picnic or just for a walk.

T.

An oasis in the heart of Christchurch. Amazing variety of vegetation. Huge trees adds to the mystic feel. Beautiful rose garden with more than 100 species. Nice play area for kids. You can visit here just for a jog or could spend an entire day reading a book under a tree. Simply beautiful

P.

Very nice walk. The cafe and store have some great stuff 'art' for sale.

W.

Everytime I make my way through Christchurch, the Botanic Gardens is a must visit for me. It doesn't seem to matter what season I visit the gardens, there is always something beautiful to see.

L.

Amazing botanic garden! Great to spend some time relaxing or for a picnic.

T.

Amazing old trees and so many other coniferous, plants and flower, absolutely beautiful.

N.

This is one of the best botanical gardens I've ever been to. Wide array of flowers and plants in their greenhouses. Don't forget to grab a drink and a snack at their cafe. They often have special drinks (non-alcoholic) available.

S.

Loved the gardens! Enjoyed the observation houses the most, as we visited in the off season. Cafe serving hot and cold beverages+snacks and a shop with lovely things to look at.

J.

Stunning gardens with lots of range. My partner and I particularly enjoyed walking through the hot houses.

K.

Lovely gardens, especially the trees. It is FREE. Only complaint is lack of plant labelling.

S.

Beautiful place to visit. Even has a park for kids and paddling pool.

P.

A great place to go to walk a dog. Awesome playground and areas for kids and families too.

x.

This is a peaceful park in a concrete jungle. Various ducks and waterfowl inhabit the lakes nearby the botanical garden. Bikes are not allowed to be ridden here but there are bike paths on the circumference. This garden contains plants from all over the world, including a California Sequoia or Redwood. The Rose Garden is a highlight, drawing honey and bumble bees to its varied blooms. The conservatory next door is a great place to warm up on cool rainy days and has species from around the world.

M.

Well worth a visit whilst in Christchurch. Lots to see and interesting sculpture and the flower borders are superb.

T.

Stunning walks and very relaxing.

V.

Christchurch Botanical garden is the most beautiful place to visit at spring.

s.

Europeans might not have ever seen every second plant. Also has more the atmosphere of a public park, some music might be played. Lots of places for picnicking.

G.

Best time to visit is spring with all the flowers and blossoms out. Absolutely incredible. The gardens are well maintained and beautiful to walk through at any time of the year though

M.

#letsguide Christchurch NZ botanic gardens perfect place for a vacation even in rainy days!

J.

Family picnic day out. Kids pool. Gardens beautiful. Take a book or chill out.

b.

Beautiful garden with lots of different varieties of plants & trees!!

H.

What a great park stroll along on a sunny autumn day. I especially loved the rose garden

K.

Average gardens, what's concerning though is the state of the ducks they look awful. Missing legs, mauled backs, savaged wings. Very sad.

M.

Beautiful park to walk through on a nice sunny spring morning.

L.

Beautiful garden! Many things can see, relax and walking. Highly recommended.

M.

Beautiful garden, flowers, trees and birds, feels fantastic just walking and watching the nature

A.

Great place to relax. Beautiful plants and flowers.

G.

Lovely and free. What's not to like. Nice Caffe good coffee and snacks.

V.

A delightful informal garden bounded by the Avon River. The garden invites exploration.

D.

Worth a visit. Amazing trees and other plants. Kind of a fun way to start a New Zealand trip since you see such a variety of plants.

J.

Beautiful scenery to stroll around or sit down and enjoy the day.

P.

Beautiful place to spend the day and learn about plants and flowers. Some good exhibitions at the Information center.

J.

Awesome place to stop when in Christchurch. Enjoyed the botanical gardens. The ducks and the geese weren't too fussed by us either which was a nice experience.

D.

Wonderful, well taken care of garden. Plenty to see, smell and hear. With the occasional bench to relax on. Oh and the ducklings, let's not forget about those.

M.

Love the garden! Beautiful to look and heavenly smell.

D.

Free to walk around. Awesome gardens. A must see in Christchurch

R.

Beautiful place just to sit and relax in the middle of Christchurch.

T.

Stunning botanic gardens which seem teeming with patents and children enjoying the sun, beautiful rose collection and excellent shop and cafe. Highly recommended.

A.

Perfect time to visit the gardens as the flowers are in full bloom

m.

Plave to visit with family. Good cafe around. Rose garden is wonderful.

S.

Really beautiful!! You can spend a least half a day just walking around!

K.

Beautful gardens. Well worth a visit

B.

Autumn colorist and unexplored gardens !! What a lovely place to commune with friends on a walk!!

D.

It’s nice to take a walk in the garden and enjoy the quietness.

J.

Wonderful grounds and grenery, just love the botannical gardens. Had an awesome walk and picnic here with friends. And the weather was different too. But had a great day.

D.

Great set of walking paths. Must see rose garden.

M.

You can see it is Spring Time at the Botanical Gardens, the trees a in flower, just beautiful

A.

Lovely okavango to stroll, play or chill under the trees. The greenhouses are amazing too

G.

Only had time for a quick visit. I was amazed at the large variety of roses. Well sheltered from the wind. Noticed some nice seating areas tucked away within the surrounding hedges. Immaculately tended grass paths. No weeds. Roses well labelled.

S.

Really well kept gardens. The rose garden was delightful 😍

c.

A lovely place to have lunch and a strowle. The rose garden was amazing and the info on what is look good really helpfull

K.

I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon at the botanical gardens it was a well-kept well-organized, beautiful place within Christchurch city just a short walk from town, the tram and set amongst the oldest buildings in the city. Very stunning!

J.

Dont miss the opportunity to visit the garden. You won't be disappointed.

S.

Lovely place to wander and be within beautiful gardens. There is also a nice cafe near the conservatory.

M.

Absolutely fantastic. Love the many varieties of enormous trees.

D.

A great place to explore with the family no mater the weather

J.

In a few more weeks will be stunning with floral and botanical delights. Always a stunning place to visit

N.

Beautiful gardens, fun trees for the kids to climb too

M.

A well designed garden - peaceful and beautiful. Easy to spend a few hours strolling through.

j.

Lovely place to visit during spring. Interesting reads inside the greenhouse

S.

Wow...just wow! The restaurant was a nice way to spend a sunny afternoon with amazing local wine and food.

M.

One of the best botanical gardens I’ve seen. There is something every where to see and the greenhouses are really exceptionally presented. One of the best things to do in NZ

D.

Don't miss this free botanical garden, the trees are amazing.

C.

Huge trees and gardens. Good for jogging or walking in this beautiful garden.

S.

Super relaxed and informative gardens. Nice staff and best of all free parking free loos and free entry. Had a lovely walk around and the warm glass house was well kept and interesting.

D.

Beautifully manicured gardens set among historical buildings, a real trip down memory lane (the swimming pools, bridge, buildings - all been the same since I was a small kid!)

S.

Awesome to walk around... Very peaceful.

A.

The Christchurch botanic gardens are beautiful all year round. This time we wandered through the New Zealand section, which is a hidden gem off the main walkways.

D.

Love it there. Always well taken care of. A good walk towards Hagley park too.

E.

Beautiful experience during autumn season! Must see!

R.

Beautiful gardens with so many places of interest and spaces for the entire family.

C.

Beautiful place all year round, every time igo to chch i have to see what is new with the seasons

M.

Had to park for hospital . Just far enough to make it a reasonable walk

L.

Nice place to stroll , there is a rose garden and a conservatory that has rain forest, catus etc.

L.

One of the best botanical gardens I have ever visited!

L.

Got married in the botanic gardens near the peace bell.

M.

Perhaps the best thing about Christchurch. The New Zealand garden is gorgeous and atmospheric. And informative! Athe cafe is great! The children’s pool was a godsend in the heat. The edible garden is cool and compact. The glass houses are lovely! Seriously! It’s the best! The Botans!

M.

Visit the botanic garden and you can see a lot of flowers on it.. if you appreciate nature, this is the best place... and near the area visit the catenbury museum You can see a lot about history of New zealand

D.

Alot of work goes into these gardens and it shows. It is a lovely place to visit and walk or should I say wander through all the lovely different flower beds and very established trees. So pretty. Anyone would enjoy!

A.

Great place for a morning / afternoon walk. Helpful staff in visitor centre. Short walk from city centre. Free parking for 3 hrs Monday to Friday, unlimited parking at weekend

C.

Always a great place to go. Kids love the playground and water area when open.

J.

Well kept gardens plenty of parking. Electric car charger parking also.

L.

Lovely place for a family walk and maybe a spot of tea or an ice cream.

A.

Clean green always something in flower park like setting river flowing thru the middle got to love the rose garden

H.

Such a stunning garden with something new to discover every time you visit.

E.

My go-to place for a rejuvenating walk. Very nice.

l.

Very nice place to relax. It is beautiful and very peaceful

M.

Really large place with various different gardens. The on site cafe is very bright and modern. Unfortunately I didn’t get to eat there’s

T.

lovely garden. U can get the seasonal walking route from the information center.

D.

Lovely gardens. I wondeful place to learn about botanical species and a relaxing atmosphere to reflect.

u.

Great place to see on Christmas day...not busy .good for daily walk.

J.

Loved walking round, such a variety of stuff to look at.

C.

A magical place for a walk, picnic or just chill a couple of hours

S.

Great for the kids

e.

Go for a picnic..or just walk thru nature a definite visit if you are a tourist..

g.

Biiiiiig. Very nice outdoor. Greenhouses were ok!

S.

Just beautiful place to relax and enjoy the gardens

R.

Beautifull place. Absolutelly nice to walk around. Must go in Christchurch.

E.

Gorgeous landscaping in a huge garden - definitely worth a full day exploring.

C.

Lots to see and do, lovely places to relax, cafe and library.

K.

Loved them, a lovely place for family picnics, walk after work

M.

Nothing short of spectacular. Must see. Give yourself half a day to fully immerse yourself.

M.

A great place to enjoy nature

A.

Beautiful for an an afternoon stroll! FYI, toilets are very basic here.

T.

Great park and gardens for a leisurely walk around.

B.

Really nice gardens! Came here for a playground and coffee and it was great 👍 lovely old building with all the different environments is awesome. Paddling pool for the kids, 2 cafes and a great information centre. Loads of parking

a.

Nice place with lots trees and flowers. Free enter

H.

One of my favourite place to go for an afternoon stroll or have a picnic.

R.

absolutely beautiful range, but im pretty sure everyone knows that

S.

Lovely. It was a chilly day in November but all the roses were out. Absolutely worth spending a couple of hours here.

C.

So many gorgeous shrubs, large trees and garden beds... Chch gardens are the best !

R.

Stunning, well designed gardens in a beautiful city

h.

Beautiful gardens with a range of interesting areas!

T.

As always, beautiful.

J.

A nice walk looking at the gardens and ice block at the shop. Stopped to play at the park and swimming pool for the children.

A.

Beautiful gardens, great place for a walk or run or picnic.

I.

Such a lovely garden to walk and enjoy the beauty it has to offer

W.

Beautiful place worth a visit... if you get a chance visit the museum or paddle a boat

E.

Very pretty and relaxing 😍

Y.

It's a beautiful and peaceful place. I sometimes come here and keep coming back. I like here.

W.

A really beautiful garden with plants from all over the world. A very pleasant place to walk through.

S.

Lovely garden. Much bigger than I thought. Please ensure you have Google maps with you if you go there to explore it for the first time. It can take about half an hour to go from one side to the other, and you can easily get lost for hours if you don't have any maps with you 😁 Ps. The botanic gardens is merged with multiple parks

D.

Great place to walk round & admire the lovely gardens. 4 cafes nearby

D.

Lovely botanical gardens with river and ponds and glasshouses.

T.

Beautiful gardens were well looked after and maintained, it was great riding on the tour caterpillar, staff were very informative and pleasant, thank you for a great experience.

B.

I loved it nice walk around the garens

A.

Have a coffee in the Ilex cafe and make sure you visit the hothouse, it's always splendid.

R.

So much fun so much to do, can even dpend a whole day ther eith children and them not get bored

B.

Nice place for a walk. Free EV charging for two hours

A.

Nice place for beauty conections with the nature

I.

Curator's House is an incredible spot. Amazing food, amazing service.

A.

The first thing we did when we arrived in Christchurch besides checking into our hotel was to walk over to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. We hadn't researched the gardens too much prior to our visit, so it was astounding to walk over and see how large the grounds are. One can explore various collections of plants and flowers for hours. Furthermore, there are tons of trees and open spaces for sheltered picnics and leisurely strolls. We spent a few hours meandering the grounds, fawning over the gorgeous flowers and plants and trees. We also spotted a mother goose with her goslings in the Avon River. The experience was utterly wholesome and tranquil, a perfect way to start our honeymoon in New Zealand. Christchurch Botanic Gardens is exceptionally well-maintained, clean, and beautiful botanic garden. It's also free to the public and a must visit for locals and tourists alike. If you're ever around Christchurch, I'd highly recommend dropping by!

F.

Beautiful evening to visit loved the ducklings and mum was so trusting daffodils looking gorgeous

H.

When ever visiting christchurch you must spend time there dont miss it

P.

Perfect place to walk and sea the beauty of flowers.

L.

Great afternoon out in the sunshine, fantastic displays and a lovely little cafe.

I.

Beautiful flowers at Botanic Garden now!!’

A.

It’s a beautiful place to spend a couple of hours maybe have a picnic. Well-located close by to museums and city center a must when visiting Christchurch.

L.

Beautiful oasis in a city recovering from earthquakes. Full of beauty and colour

C.

Beautiful expansive gardens, lovely for a walk or picnic, really well maintained

I.

Wonderful trees, rose garden, hot house, well labelled plants. Great experience.

n.

Christchurch wouldn't be the same without those gardens. A great cafe, wintergarden, museum next door, city centre, what else could we possibly ask for.

D.

Really nice and very large gardens. A must see if you are in Christchurch.

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