Fabulous place that I've loved since I was a child and regularly go there just to eat some lunch or read a book and enjoy the atmosphere. I especially love the rock garden. The glass houses are amazing and the plants and flowers from all over the world are fascinating. The Japanese Garden is lovely too. This is a great... More

I was excited to see the Glass Gardens. Well we lucked out and got in free due to renovations. The giant water lilies were a big draw for me. They were so amazing. Some were even blooming. The Gardens were full of blooming cherry trees and everything different was blooming this time. I could have spent all day. We also... More

Visited on a Sunday afternoon at the beginning of May. It was lovely and so relaxing after the hustle and bustle of the city. Another plus is that it's free. The palm houses were interesting even for children as you could follow the trails on the leaflets. Didn't eat in the restaurant - prices put us off, so had a... More

Beautiful trees and flowers with long walks through garden paths. The restaurant was extremely slow with service, but the gardens are well worth a look

Very average compared to RBGs in Montreal, Sydney or Wellington. I guess they don't get much of a growing season so far north. Word of warning: do NOT eat at the cafe...the food is swill.

A visit to the gardens is worth a visit. It is free to enter with a small charge if you wish to enter the glasshouses which is a must do. The best way to get there is via one of the tour buses (careful as not all buses go there. There is a restaurant (expensive) and a cafe within the... More

I really enjoyed this place when i was at high school and now I have been again with my husband and step-son! The place is full of different kind of trees, flowers and plants with some wildlife dotted around the place! Although the Gardens are free of charge, The Glasshouses were awesome as well, even for a 3year old :)... More

Free entry which is a first for me. Fantastic location on a hill overlooking the city. You can take a picnic as there are plenty of places to sit & watch the 'World go by'.

We loved what we saw of the gardens...and the glass houses. the weather was really wet so we didn't see as much as we would have liked. We stopped listening to the audio tour in the glass houses because it was just too detailed. Sometimes you just want an overview.We will definitely go back when the sun is out. The... More