The Christchurch Botanic Gardens

The Christchurch Botanic Gardens embody the green heart of the garden city. Covering 30 hectares and containing a world class blend of over 10,000 exotic and indigenous plants, the gardens provide a diverse living plant encyclopaedia.

The gardens were established in 1863 and are well known for their magnificent collection of specimen trees. From the formal planting of the bedding displays and herbaceous border, to the meandering pathways of the native collection, to the striking oddity of the tropical conservatory complex, the gardens offer a wealth of lively interest in every season.

Everyone is very welcome to enjoy the views, take a stroll or study the collections.

Hours: every day
Guided tours: 1.30pm, daily Sep – Apr, meet at Canterbury Museum entrance, $5 per adult

Venue hire available.


Rolleston Avenue Phone +64 3 941 6840 Fax +64 3 366 5622 ChristchurchBotanicGardens @ccc.govt.nz www.ccc.govt.nz/parks

The 'Friends of the Gardens' visual display 25 Aug 08 - 3 Nov 08, 9am-4pm. Mon-Fri. A public display illustrating seasonal highlights, some history and the activities of the 'Friends of the Gardens'.

Location: Botanic Gardens Information Centre

The 'Friends of the Gardens' visual display 30 Aug 08 - 2 Nov 08, 10:15am-4pm. Sat, Sun. A public display illustrating seasonal highlights, some history and the activities of the 'Friends of the Gardens'.

Location: Botanic Gardens Information Centre

Guided Walk 16 Sep 08, 12:10pm-1pm. A guided walk with Mona Vale Gardener Brian Mitchelmore, titled 'Reflecting the Heritage in Plantings - Mona Vale'.

Location: Mona Vale entrance to Rose Garden

Daily Guided tour 16 Sep 08 - 30 Apr 09, 1:30pm-3pm. 7 Days. A daily guided tour led by the Friends of the Gardens exploring current seasonal highlights.

Location: Canterbury Museum entrance to the Botanic Gardens

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