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Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Rolleston Ave, Christchurch, New Zealand
03 941 8999
Ranked #3 of 149 attractions in Christchurch
4.5 of 5 stars 222 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Activities: Walking
Description: This garden is home to the best collection of exotic and indigenous plants in New Zealand.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Waiheke Island, New Zealand
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Set within the CBD this domain is beautiful, well-planned and maintained and must have been a good safe haven for those who remained at risk during the earthquakes. More

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See 5 more reviews by Frangipani08 for Christchurch
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

On a recent visit, had a stroll through the botanic gardens. It was beautiful, relaxing and very well maintained. Really enjoyed it. More

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Newcastle upon Tyne
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Well worth a visit if you're in Christchurch. Some wonderful trees. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

The Botanical Gardens are beautiful. You will loose track of time, wandering through or picking a place to sit down an relax. You will forget that you are in the heart of the second largest city in New Zealand More

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Great place to spend some time. Wander and enjoy the native and exotic vegetation, feed the ducks, and just enjoy Christchurch. More

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Fantastic gardens and well maintained but council needs to keep these areas watered even though we are in drought conditions these are one of the few beauties that we have left in Christchurch at the monent More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

anyone that loves gardens or a place to relax and enjoy a picnic then go their. More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Great place to take the kids for the day -excellent playground and ok facilities. Well maintained and gorgeous all through the year. Don't bother eating at the cafe by the playground the food is poor and you wait a LONG time for it -take a picnic instead! More

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Christchurch
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

its a lovely walk around my grand kids love going there More

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West Chester, Ohio, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Even though it was the Fall Season, the Gardens were still outstanding. I highly recommend it to all. More

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