Title: Botanic Gardens Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Botanic Gardens Hotels](https://expedia.com/Botanic-Gardens-Hotels.0-l6108420-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Botanic Gardens](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Botanic-Gardens.d6108420.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kelburn Vacations](https://expedia.com/Kelburn.d553248635975870376.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Botanic Gardens Tours ![Wellington Botanic Garden featuring forests, flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108420/878c57ca-4c91-4ea6-9a0f-dd3fab958d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Botanic Garden featuring forests, flowers and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108420/878c57ca-4c91-4ea6-9a0f-dd3fab958d57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Botanic Garden featuring flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108420/488cd03f-3977-433a-8ed1-944c4e27eebb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Botanic Garden showing hiking or walking and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108420/dfa7bd74-0349-42ec-bcac-d4ed04621043.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington Botanic Garden featuring a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108420/80810f12-aa3c-4f97-a487-53c2647fd6a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Botanic Gardens Activities Reviews --- --- #### A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects. A 62-acre (25-hectare) site on the side of a hill, the Wellington Botanic Garden fills its grounds with thousands of plants and flowers from hundreds of species. They include roses, begonias, exotic herbs, camellias and more than 50 conifer species. The pastoral environment is embellished with fountains, sculptures and carvings, and a duck pond. Head for the Main Garden near the Founders’ Entrance Gates. This is where you will find the duck pond and floral displays that change with the seasons. One of the best times to enjoy this garden is during spring when more than 25,000 tulips are in bloom. Step into the Native Forest, one of Wellington’s oldest reserves of indigenous flora. These remnants of native forest predate the European settlement of Wellington and include the garden’s oldest tree, a gnarled hīnau that’s more than 200 years old. Wander through the three rock gardens and enjoy the sights and smells of the 3,000 roses in the Lady Norwood Rose Garden. Meander along the self-guided walking trails. There are several to choose from. Print and braille brochures for the Solander Trail and the Sensation Walk can be picked up from the Treehouse Visitor Centre. If you need to keep young ones occupied take them to the children’s play area. It has slides, swings and an enclosed section for toddlers.One of the garden’s most intriguing attractions is its glow worms. They can be seen at night by the duck pond, especially after it’s been raining. To learn about these fascinating creatures, take one of the guided tours that are available throughout the year. Visit the Botanic Garden’s website for details.Wellington Botanic Garden is just a few minutes’ drive from the city center. A cable car from Lambton Quay arrives every 10 minutes at the top of the garden, which is also served by two bus routes. 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Would recommend also going in the day. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler It is a pretty place (and loved that duck-feeding pond,) and the excellent grade is based on that. My preference is for slightly wilder environments like Zealandia however. ### Popular places to visit ![Carter Observatory showing interior views and an observatory](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108424/ca4e0bae-998e-4888-aeb0-00e3b5d1a841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carter Observatory Look at the rings of Saturn, touch rocks that have fallen from space and go on a virtual journey to the farthest regions of our solar system. 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[](https://expedia.com/Victoria-University-Of-Wellington-Kelburn.d6108422.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wellington Cable Car featuring railway items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158683/0991bdda-ce60-45b9-bd21-a31a7d7a9795.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Cable Car Rise above the crowds on this famous attraction: the red cable cars that travel up a steep slope to Wellington Botanic Garden. [](https://expedia.com/Wellington-Cable-Car-Wellington-CBD.d6158683.Vacation-Attraction) ![View of Wellington harbour (left) to Island Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3798/c5a366f5-35f5-4903-88da-f7675385ef94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Central Business District Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Wellington-Central-Business-District-Te-Aro.d3000664964.Vacation-Attraction) ![Antrim House featuring heritage architecture and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611160/bace2088-49a0-4fb1-9e12-b34044296b13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Antrim House A symbol of the self-made family, this Victorian estate opens its doors for the public to admire its ornate décor and stately rooms. 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