Type: Medium Country
Owners: Christchurch City Council
Address: Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, 8030
Phone: (03) 327-9901 or 025-766-988
Fax: (03) 327-9901
Mail: CCC P O Box 237 Christchurch, 8140
Email: christchurchbotanicgardens@ccc.govt.nz
Web: http://www.ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/parkswalkways/christchurchbotanicgardens/index.aspx
Contact: as above
DESCRIPTION
Established in 1863, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens encompass 33 hectares, the majority of which is inside the loop of the Avon River. Within this area is undoubtedly the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants to be found anywhere in New Zealand. Large majestic trees and sweeping lawns form a magnificent background to various areas including the Rose, Rock, Water, Herb, Azalea, Fragrant, Woodland and Primula Gardens.
Extensive collections of annuals, perennials and New Zealand plants are also attractively grouped throughout the grounds.
The conservatory complex consists of six specialist houses containing collections of tropical and temperate plants, cool greenhouse flowering plants, cacti, succulents, ferns and alpines.
OTHER INFORMATION
Guided tours operate depending on weather 11am – 4pm leaving from the gardens restaurant.
Open: Daily
Admission: No charge
Directions: Next to Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Ave, Christchurch city centre