Over 26 hectares of unsurpassed views, unique landscape, exotic forests, native bush, colourful floral displays and gorgeous specialist gardens.

Visit the Duck Pond, Begonia House, award-winning Lady Norwood Rose Garden, Treehouse Visitor Information Centre, Sundial of Human Involvement, Children's Play Area and the historic Bolton Street Memorial Park, where many of the city's pioneers are buried.

Gardens open daily sunrise to sunset. Free entry. Garden tours are available by prior booking or prior request.

Sculpture Trail Check out Wellington Botanic Garden's Sculpture Trail. From Henry Moore's Bronze Form to Regan Gentry's Green Islands number 8-wire native plants, there are seven major works by some of New Zealand's foremost sculptors. Stand inside, walk through, walk up, touch or just stand and enjoy them amongst the trees and open spaces of the garden.

Open hours Treehouse Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm

Begonia House Monday to Sunday 9am - 5pm

Botanic Garden Shop September - March: Monday to Sunday 9am - 5pm

April - August: Weekdays (closed Tuesdays) 9am - 4pm

Weekends and public holidays 10am - 3pm; closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday