Really enjoyed my time here. Had Chinese tea and pork buns which were delicious. The garden is not very large but make sure you take the time to soak in the atmosphere and not rush through it. Never saw any fish in the pond though. More

The gardens only cost $9 to get in, so we thought it was worth a try. Whilst very lovely, clearly very well thought out and very tranquill, the garden is small. However what they lack in space, they more than make up for in presentation, interesting facts and some beautiful peices or art. I found as soon as I walked... More

Wonderful creation, and great seasonal variation. Wander and admire the extraordinary workmanship and the beauty and tranquility of this special place More

I really enjoyed this, but you must be willing to take the time to chill and relax to get the full experience of the garden, The pot of tea was lovely and presented in lovely earthernware pot and cup. I spent some time with both my camera and my sketchbook! I'll be back! More

This is one of the nicest gardens/attractions I have been to. What a beautiful garden. I would recomment this to everyone. I even had a pot of tea in the garden, which i very rarely do. So tranquil, very picturesque. A must see. More

The story behind these gardens is much more interesting than the garden itself -- the partnership of the Chinese and NZ governments, the commitment of the workers, the vision of the community leader who proposed the idea. But I learned that story from a friend, not from any information presented at the garden. The space itself is indeed a perfect... More

What a wonderful project. Although on a smaller scale than the Sydney garden, just as charming and serene. Love the feel and definitely worthwhile if you love gardens and serenity. More

A lovely tranquil spot in the centre of the city next to the museum. Authentic chinese garden transported from China - lovely water features and walkways. More

The gardens are quite big & really beautiful. Loved the weeping willows & the rock formations (there were some very interesting shapes in the formations) & the water features. It felt quite peaceful walking through the gardens. Make sure you visit the pavilion where you can try on different chinese clothing. We enjoyed taking plhotos of each other in various... More