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Wellington Botanic Garden
- Location
The Botanic Garden is minutes from downtown Wellington, and is easily accessed. There are many entrances to the Garden including from Tinakori Road, Glenmore Street, Salamanca Road, Upland Road and the Cable Car.
The main entrance to the garden is on Tinakori Road.
- Description
The Wellington Botanic Garden features 25 hectares of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city.
It is classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture and is a Historic Places Trust Heritage Area.
Entry is free.
The garden is open daily from dawn to dusk.
The Treehouse Visitor Centre is open Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.00pm.Generally the Botanic Garden is hilly, but the following areas are wheelchair friendly:
– at the top of the Cable Car
– Lady Norwood Rose Garden
– Glenmore Street main entrance.Mobility Scooters are available free of charge from the Begonia House.
Dogs are welcome, provided they are on a lead and owners clean up after them.
Refer Wellington City Council's website below for further information.
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Carpark
- Dogs Allowed
- Food and Drink
- Historical
- Plant Life
- Playground
- Toilets
- Wheelchair Access
- Source
- www.wellington.govt.nz
- Avg Rating
- 5 out of 5
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