Top Things to do in Greater Wellington
Top 10 Gardens in Greater Wellington, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Wellington, New Zealand including Katherine Mansfield House and Garden, Otari-Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, Wellington Botanic Garden, Kahikatea Gardens, Lady Norwood Rose Garden, Aston Norwood Gardens, Awaiti Gardens, Lavender Creek Farm, Trinity Rose Gardens, Longbush Cottage.
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1. Katherine Mansfield House and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Enter the 1888 home of a fashionable colonial family and discover the world and writing of internationally acclaimed New Zealand writer Katherine Mansfield at her birthplace. Enjoy a heritage garden and changing exhibitions. Open Tuesday to Sunday. Entry fees apply, guided tours by arrangement. Reopened October 2019 following redevelopment.
Reviewed By 953KateB - Melbourne, Australia
For any person who enjoys literature and the story of authors, this is an excellent Museum. It would also be of interest for people with a fascination for domestic colonial life in the Victorian era. The new timeline of Katherine Mansfield‘s life is excellent and equates to reading a biography. The bookshop has a range of volumes of her short stories, biographies, information books about Mansfield’s life in Wellington and Victoriana. The open hours are posted on the gate or you can call them.
2. Otari-Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants. The Garden is a unique plant sanctuary and forest reserve and includes 100ha of native forest and 5ha of plant collections. Some of Wellington's oldest trees are here, including an 800-year-old rimu. It is classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture. Just a 10-minute drive from the CBD or take the no. 14 bus bound for Wilton and get off at the Warwick St/Wilton Rd stop. Tell the bus driver and they will be sure to stop.
Reviewed By Car0le88 - Manchester, United Kingdom
A friend took us on the Otari-Wilton Bush trails- first the circular then on to the yellow trail to see the 800 year old tree. The trails were amazing, quite a few steps up and once you get all the way to the top to see the tree, some interesting trails back to the carpark. Would love to do some more next time we visit NZ. Beautiful specimens of plants and trees.
3. Wellington Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,643 reviews
Visit Wellington Botanic Garden and enjoy its 25ha of unique landscape, protected native forest, conifers, specialised plant collections, colourful floral displays, and views over Wellington city. The garden is a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture and is an Historic Places Trust Heritage Area. Take the Cable Car up and follow the Downhill path to the city.
Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia
The Wellington Botanical Gardens are situated high on the hill above the city, it is a wonderful relaxing space to explore, although not flat, the gardens are spread out over the hills, the pathways are sealed or compacted dirt. There are a variety of themed gardens, Peace, Rose, Herb, Hydrangeas, Fernery, Camellias, Rock and succulents and an Australian garden. From the city centre the easiest way to reach the gardens is to take a cable car ride, the views from this point are magical, a great photographic opportunity with Wellington city and the harbour in the background. Within the gardens are many statues, meteorological observatories, a garden laid in the formation of the solar system near the Museum of Wellington Observatory and a WW1 Krupp Gun. We enjoyed the walk down the hill to the Lady Norton Rose Garden, Begonia House, a cafe and on to the Bolton Street Historical Cemetery. During our stay in Wellington we visited the gardens twice and still didn't get to experience everything. At the time of our visit the gardens were celebrating its 150th year anniversary.
4. Kahikatea Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Owned by the same family for 3 generations, the farm has down-sized to 40 acres. This and the large garden still keeps owners, Neil & Greg busy!o Walnuts and hazelnuts are also sold at the gardens. Friendly animals are a favourite with visitors - both adults and children! Garden & Farm Tour - Minimum of 4 people - $20 per Adult and $10 per Child [under 10 years] Tours for smaller groups are subject to availability.
5. Lady Norwood Rose Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By 751stephenj
Heaps to do here: the rose garden, the begonia house which includes many orchids, the cafe and a walk through the adjacent botanical gardens. Rose displays depend on the season, December saw the roses in full bloom. The Lady Norwood Begonia House is fabulous - full of exotic plants. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the plants. The cafe is well worth a visit.
6. Aston Norwood Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 398charmaines - Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Lovely anytime of the year and especially when the cherry blossom are in full bloom (mid September). There is a very good cafe, a plant nursery and other activities throughout the year
7. Awaiti Gardens
8. Lavender Creek Farm
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By alicesD6509WY
Having read some of the reviews we went to the Lavender Farm expecting to meet the grumpiest lady in the world. Instead the proprietor was absolutely lovely and wonderful with our kids, the lavender was gorgeous and the shop was filled with an excellent range of locally made natural products that enticed me into spending far too much money! A delightful interlude in our holiday - will return to buy more and take more photos!
9. Trinity Rose Gardens
Trinity Farm Rose Nursery and Country Garden - specialists in rare, beautiful, tough, heritage roses. Our garden is open for visitors in the summer season. Our character barn is used for wedding receptions and other events. Tea/coffee/treats are available for purchase. Heritage roses can be purchased from our nursery or online.
10. Longbush Cottage
Longbush Cottage is a modern cottage garden set in the beautiful Wairarapa, New Zealand. The garden comprises a series of rooms each with a different but complementing theme radiating out from a classic 19th-century cottage which leads the eye up an avenue of Totara to a large body of water. Although the garden began in 2016 there is already much to see and inspire.
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