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 |
Tuesday 21 March | Botanic Gardens | New Zealand native gardens |
Wednesday 22 March | Botanic Gardens | Curator's garden |
Thursday 23 March | Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 minutes) |
Friday 24 March | Botanic Gardens | Curious Conifers: Pinetum walk |
Saturday 25 March | Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 minutes) |
Saturday 25 March | Mona Vale | Mona Vale gardens |
Sunday 26 March | Botanic Gardens | Extraordinary trees |
Monday 27 March | Botanic Gardens | Biggest, smallest, quirkiest, tallest... |
Tuesday 28 March | Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 minutes) |
Wednesday 29 March | Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 minutes) |
Thursday 30 March | Botanic Gardens | Curator's garden |
Friday 31 March | Botanic Gardens | Cockayne garden: A hidden gem |
Saturday 1 April | Botanic Gardens | Biggest, smallest, quirkiest, tallest... |
Sunday 2 April | Botanic Gardens | Gondwana collection |
Monday 3 April | Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 minutes) |
Tuesday 4 April | Botanic Gardens | Cockayne garden: A hidden gem |
Wednesday 5 April | Botanic Gardens | Notable trees |
Thursday 6 April | Botanic Gardens | Gondwana collection |
Friday 7 April | Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 minutes) |
Saturday 8 April | Botanic Gardens | New Zealand native gardens |
Saturday 8 April | Mona Vale | Mona Vale gardens (90 minutes) |
Sunday 9 April | Botanic Gardens | Notable trees |
Monday 10 April | Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 minutes) |
Tuesday 11 April | Botanic Gardens | Notable trees |
Wednesday 12 April | Botanic Gardens | Curator's garden |
Thursday 13 April | Botanic Gardens | Cockayne garden: A hidden gem |
Friday 14 April | Botanic Gardens | Conservatories |
Saturday 15 April | Botanic Gardens | Gondwana collection |
Sunday 16 April | Botanic Gardens | Plant hunters: Trees and their stories |
Monday 17 April | Botanic Gardens | Curious conifers: Pinetum walk |
Tuesday 18 April | Botanic Gardens | Autumn colour |
Wednesday 19 April | Botanic Gardens | New Zealand native gardens |
Thursday 20 April | Botanic Gardens | Autumn colour |
Friday 21 April | Botanic Gardens | Rock and crevice gardens |
Saturday 22 April | Botanic Gardens | Plant hunters: Trees and their stories |
Saturday 22 April | Mona Vale | Mona Vale gardens (90 minutes) |
Sunday 23 April | Botanic Gardens | Autumn colour |
Monday 24 April | Botanic Gardens | General interest walk (90 minutes) |
Tuesday 25 April | Botanic Gardens | Notable trees |
Wednesday 26 April | Botanic Gardens | Curious conifers: Pinetum walk |
Thursday 27 April | Botanic Gardens | New Zealand native gardens |
Friday 28 April | Botanic Gardens | Biggest, smallest, quirkiest, tallest... |
Saturday 29 April | Botanic Gardens | Plant hunters: Trees and their stories |
Sunday 30 April | Botanic Gardens | Notable trees |
Botanic Garden Tours(external link) operate a guided audio tour of the Gardens in all-weather electric shuttles.
Tour times:
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.