Wellington Botanic Garden is a peaceful place to kick back and relax. It consists of 25ha (62 acres) of parkland on the hillside between Thornton and Kelburn just a short cable car ride from the heart of the city.
The garden features the Begonia House (which contains both tropical and temperate plants), a duck pond and at night you can even see glowworms in the main garden area.
Our address
- Address:
- 101 Glenmore Wellington 6012
- Cable car Kelburn bus 3, 3S, 3W, 13, 21 (stop: Botanic Garden)
- Telephone (04) 499 1400
- Website wellington.govt.nz
- Admission free
- Open dawn–dusk daily; Begonia House Jan–Mar 9am–5pm daily; Apr–Aug 9am–4pm daily; Sep–Dec 9am–5pm daily
Adriana,
01 Feb 2019
A must stop un Wellington, beautiful place
S,
05 Oct 2018
Can spend a day here! Come in spring!
Elena,
02 May 2018
It takes some time to reach this place by foot if you live in the center but it's worth seeing.
Alan,
15 Feb 2018
En el verano hay conciertos en ls noche y los jardines se iluminan 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Gabriela,
22 Jun 2017
Great place for a walk enjoying the beautiful garden! The playground is great!
Shey,
04 Jun 2017
Not a boring botanic garden at all. Great little hikes taking you everywhere.
Blaze,
16 Mar 2017
Beautiful place to stroll around. Take the cable car up (one way!) and then walk all the way down to the city and check the Beehive building on the way.
ꌅꁲꉣꂑꌚꁴꁲ꒒,
03 Feb 2016
Sejuknya air terjun kat sini
ꌅꁲꉣꂑꌚꁴꁲ꒒,
03 Feb 2016
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Mitra,
09 Jan 2016
The rose garden is separate (important detail for first time visitors). Take the cable car up and then walk back down to the city center for the best experience.
Sanja,
23 Nov 2015
Nice cable car dive to the top, very nice walk down through the gardens to the beehive.
Douglon,
26 Sep 2015
Obligatory visit for every tourist. Nice view of the city and good morning walk
Jolene,
15 Sep 2015
Beautiful! If you plan on walking here prepare to climb hills.
Joanna,
25 Jan 2015
Great Little Garden with a Sound Shell, Pond and Rose Gardens.
Michal,
01 Dec 2014
Don't follow the arrows and just get lost in tiny maze paths inside the valley
Luca,
21 Sep 2014
Visited in September in a sunny day: just wonderful, with good indication and clean tracks - tulips area is fantastic - check out for weekend events (eg. Rock garden)
Zeid,
18 Jun 2014
One of my favorite spots in Wellington. I love taking the cable car up there. However, I don't think it's the nicest botanical garden that I've been to in NZ. Flower/rose garden is a bit disappointing
Penny,
21 Mar 2014
On Leash Dog Exercise Area, Walkies ! ... as the Brochure says ... Keep dogs on a lead. Please remove faeces from paths, lawns and gardens. Dogs are not allowed in the Children's Play Area.
Tim,
14 Feb 2014
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Jonathan,
29 Oct 2013
Spend some time walking through the gardens. Best spot: cactus garden!
LF,
29 Jun 2013
Hunt for glow worm in winter night . Hint : near the duck pond
Ovini,
18 Nov 2012
Rice and Curry under the trees.
Maurice,
25 Aug 2012
Since it could rain anytime in Wellington. Time it right by saving the Te Papa museum for the rainy days and this beautiful park for the sunny ones :)
Lili,
21 Feb 2012
Check out the summer Shakespeare festival
Pino,
06 Dec 2011
Beautiful trail from the top of the hill down to Wellington CBD
Kelly,
15 Oct 2011
Hey be sure to have breakfast at Picnic
Hayden,
03 Mar 2011
Find the secret climbing tree. A whole family can sit on top of it. Hint: it's near the cable car
Nic,
25 Aug 2010
Check out the Carter observatory at night.
