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 |
Saturday 30 September | Mona Vale Gardens | Spring walk |
Sunday 1 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable Trees |
Monday 2 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 min) |
Tuesday 3 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Curator’s House Potager Garden |
Wednesday 4 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | O Tāne Aotearoa/NZ Gardens: Native plants |
Thursday 5 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Gondwana Collection |
Friday 6 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Plant Hunters: Plants & their stories |
Saturday 7 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable Trees |
Sunday 8 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 min) |
Monday 9 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable Trees |
Tuesday 10 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Rock & Crevice Garden |
Wednesday 11 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Fragrant Garden |
Thursday 12 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | O Tāne Aotearoa/NZ Gardens: Native plants |
Friday 13 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Rock & Crevice Garden |
Saturday 14 October | Mona Vale Gardens | Spring walk |
Saturday 14 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Gondwana Collection |
Sunday 15 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Prince of Plants: The noble palm |
Monday 16 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 min) |
Tuesday 17 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable Trees |
Wednesday 18 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Fragrant Garden |
Thursday 19 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | History Walk: Armstrong Lawn |
Friday 20 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Curator’s House Potager Garden |
Saturday 21 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Plant Hunters: Plants & their stories |
Sunday 22 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable Trees |
Monday 23 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | O Tāne Aotearoa/NZ Gardens: Native plants |
Tuesday 24 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Gondwana Collection |
Wednesday 25 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Conservatories |
Thursday 26 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Why Archery Lawn? Its history & treasures |
Friday 27 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | O Tāne Aotearoa/NZ Gardens: Native plants |
Saturday 28 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Gondwana Collection |
Saturday 28 October | Mona Vale Gardens | Spring walk |
Sunday 29 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Curious Conifers: A walk in the Pinetum |
Monday 30 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | History Walk: Armstrong Lawn |
Tuesday 31 October | Christchurch Botanic Gardens | Notable Trees |
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.