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Garden · Christchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
A 21‑hectare garden created in 1863 within Hagley Park, on the banks of the Avon River. Cuningham House glasshouse, dating from 1924, a rose garden with 104 beds and a native plant garden with century‑old trees.
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About Christchurch Botanic Gardens
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens were established in 1863 and cover 21 hectares within Hagley Park, west of the centre, on a bend of the Avon River. They include trees planted in the 19th century, open lawns and collections arranged by theme, from native plants to species from other continents.
The Cuningham House glasshouse, built in 1923 and opened in 1924, is a listed building that houses tropical plants. The central rose garden has 104 beds of climbers, hybrid teas and other varieties, and typically blooms from late spring into summer. The New Zealand garden, developed between 1910 and 1927, brings together native species, with mature kahikatea and beeches.
The visitor centre, opened in 2014, has an exhibition on the history of plants and gardens in Canterbury, a café and a shop. Around it, Hagley Park, one of the country’s largest urban parks, has walking and cycling paths along the river and trees that turn gold and red in autumn.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From one and a half to three hours.
Best time
From November to February for roses and flowers; in April and May for autumn colours. Mornings are quieter. The gardens are open daily; the glasshouses have their own opening hours.
How to get there
The main entrance is on Rolleston Avenue, about a 10‑minute walk from Cathedral Square in central Christchurch.
Tip
There is no admission fee for the gardens. Combine the visit with a walk through Hagley Park or a punt on the Avon River, which departs near the entrance.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Paga para entrar no Jardim Botânico de Christchurch?
There is no charge to enter the garden. Some guided tours and activities are paid separately.
When is the best time to see the roses at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens?
Roses typically bloom from late spring through summer, from November to February. In autumn, in April and May, the trees change color.
Where is the Christchurch Botanic Gardens located?
Inside Hagley Park, with an entrance on Rolleston Avenue, about a 10-minute walk from the city center.