Welcome to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. From the spring drifts of daffodils, spectacular summer roses, stunning autumn leaf displays and cosy conservatories to explore over winter, there's something to delight in every season.
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Free entry.
| Current opening hours | Christmas Day | |
| Botanic Gardens | Open 7am to 9pm daily | Open |
| Visitor Centre & ilex Cafe | Open 9am to 5pm daily | Closed |
| Conservatories | Open 10am to 4pm daily | Closed |
View the opening and closing hours for the rest of the year.
| Phone | Website | ||
| Botanic Gardens | 03 941 7590 | christchurchbotanicgardens@ccc.govt.nz | |
| Function Room | 021 112 3591 | goodcompanysales@gmail.com |
Te Mara Huaota o Waipapa is the Maori name, gifted by Ngāi Tahu, for the Gardens. It translates as the Botanical Gardens of Waipapa, Waipapa being the name of the area along the Ōtākaro–Avon River where the Gardens are located.
