Christchurch Botanical Gardens

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

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(6.8K) · Botanical garden in Christchurch, New Zealand
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At the heart of Christchurch's reputation as the Garden City, the Gardens are a place of ever-changing beauty. Showcasing flora and fauna of New …

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May 10, 2025
We have been coming to the BGs for years, through all of the season.   All the gardens are always excellently maintained.   We have visited Botanic Gardens through out NZ and CHC I think rates the hi…Full review by SD2606
May 5, 2025
What a wonderful way to spend our last day after a month long adventure in New Zealand. The gardens are gorgeous. We are here in May so the Japanese Maple Border, College Border, Archery Lawn and Roc…Full review by Susan K
Mar 29, 2025
The botanic gardens in Christchurch is a 'must visit'. The trees are interesting and enormous. There's a busy cafe. As usual in New Zealand the coffee is very good.Full review by MVC499
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Bordered by the graceful Avon River, the Botanic Gardens truly reflects Christchurch's reputation as the garden city of New Zealand…
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Located:Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
Area:21 hectares (52 acres)
Opened:1863
Visitors:550,000
Type:Botanical

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We are going to South Island NZ mid of August 2020 with my whole family of 6 adults and 1 child. Shall I go to Botanic …
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We are going to South Island NZ mid of August 2020 with my whole family of 6 adults and 1 child. Shall I go to Botanic garden? I believe it is end of wiinter time. Thanks all
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Yes I believe you will find it a worth while experience 99.9% of the trees in NZ are evergreen
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I am bringing a group of 45 late 70's early 80's folks to Christchurch the first week of May 2020. We only have a …
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I am bringing a group of 45 late 70's early 80's folks to Christchurch the first week of May 2020. We only have a quick afternoon there. Can I squeeze Botanical Gardens. Quake City and Cathedral Square stops in. Am i choosing the right things for this time of year? Wondering if the Botanical Gardens will be worth it? Paul in Iowa, USA.
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Botanic gardens took me a full day. But if you want to have a nice lunch there is a nice cafe in the middle. And the heritage rose garden is beautiful. You could do it quicker than we …
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Botanic gardens took me a full day. But if you want to have a nice lunch there is a nice cafe in the middle. And the heritage rose garden is beautiful. You could do it quicker than we did - but it’s worth it. Cathedral square is literally the courtyard of a church, so it doesn’t take long. If you go to the gardens is might be worth having a look at the old University. It is a beautiful old building with cafes now, right across from the gardens.
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We will be visiting Christchurch in January. Will there be a significant number of plants in bloom at that time? Thank you
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That is dummer in NZ so i would assume there would be other plants in bloom. Beautiful place to walk around Near the Avon River.
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Hi, will the CHC Botanic Gardens be opened on Christmas day? Thank you.
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Hello - most of the gardens are open 24/7. I guess the restaurant won’t be though - which serves excellent snacks/ lunches etc if you can get the chance to go
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