As there is so much to see in the Botanic Gardens you might like to consider taking a tour. There are a number of different options for tours.
Join a fantastic, guided tour with knowledgeable and friendly guides showcasing some of our spectacular collections.
If you have any queries or would like to arrange a special interest tour for a group, please contact friendsofthegardens@gmail.com or phone Pat Whitman at 03 384 3475.
Local groups are $5 per person, international groups are $10 per person.
Date | Location | Theme |
Friday 24 November | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Curator’s House Potager Garden |
Saturday 25 November | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Trooping the colour: Our Herbaceous Border |
Saturday 25 November | Mona Vale Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Sunday 26 November | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Monday 27 November | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Curious conifers: A walk in the Pinetum |
Tuesday 28 November | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | NZ Gardens: NZ Natives |
Wednesday 29 November | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Plant hunters: Plants and their stories |
Thursday 30 November | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | NZ Gardens: NZ Natives |
Friday 1 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | NZ Gardens: NZ Natives |
Saturday 2 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Trooping the colour: Our Herbaceous Border |
Sunday 3 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Curator’s House Potager Garden |
Monday 4 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Plant hunters: Plants and their stories |
Tuesday 5 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Wednesday 6 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Commemorative trees |
Thursday 7 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Friday 8 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Gondwana Collection |
Saturday 9 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Biggest, smallest, quirkiest, tallest... |
Sunday 10 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Monday 11 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Conservatories |
Tuesday 12 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | NZ Gardens: NZ Natives |
Wednesday 13 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Curator’s House Potager Garden |
Thursday 14 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Friday 15 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Curious conifers: A walk in the Pinetum |
Saturday 16 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | NZ Gardens: NZ Natives |
Saturday 16 December | Mona Vale Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Sunday 17 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Monday 18 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable trees |
Tuesday 19 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | NZ Gardens: NZ Natives |
Wednesday 20 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable trees |
Thursday 21 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | NZ Gardens: NZ Natives |
Friday 22 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Trooping the colour: Our Herbaceous Border |
Saturday 23 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | NZ Gardens: NZ Natives |
Sunday 24 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable trees |
Monday 25 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Christmas Day: No guided walk |
Tuesday 26 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Wednesday 27 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Prince of plants: The noble palm |
Thursday 28 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Curious conifers: A walk in the Pinetum |
Friday 29 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Gondwana Collection |
Saturday 30 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable trees |
Saturday 16 December | Mona Vale Gardens | General interest walk (90 mins) |
Sunday 31 December | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Gondwana Collection |
Botanic Garden Tours(external link) operates a guided audio tour of the Gardens in all-weather electric shuttles.
For more information or to book, contact Botanic Gardens Tours on (03) 366 7830 or info@christchurchattractions.nz.
Meet the shuttle near the Peacock Fountain at the Rolleston Avenue end of the Gardens – look out for the purple flag.
Please contact the Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre for more information or to book a tour – phone 03 941 7590 or email christchurchbotanicgardens@ccc.govt.nz
Tour type | Duration | Cost | Description |
Guided walking tour for community group |
1 hour | Free | Groups of local visitors can request guided tours through the Botanic Gardens on a range of topics. |
Guided walking tour for tourist group |
1 hour | $10 per person | Tourist groups can request guided tours through the Botanic Gardens on a range of topics. |
If one or more members of your group has limited mobility, please contact the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre on 941 7590 or email christchurchbotanicgardens@ccc.govt.nz to discuss accessibility options.