Botanic Garden - Events Calendar

Guided Walks

Unless indicated otherwise, there is no fee for these walks, but a koha / donation is appreciated.

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• Glow in the Dark Glow-worm Tour
  Friday 26 June, 7.30pm Meet at Founders' Entrance (main gates) on Glenmore Street for this fascinating tour into the world of the glow-worm. The tour takes approximately one hour. Please bring a torch. Adults $5, children under-12 free.
• Our Winter Garden
  Sunday 19 July, 11.00am Enjoy an hour-long tour through the Begonia House and learn about the Victorian influence on glasshouses. Meet in the foyer of the Begonia House.
• Glow in the Dark Glow-worm Tour
  Friday 24 July, 7.30pm Meet at Founders' Entrance (main gates) on Glenmore Street for this fascinating tour into the world of the glow-worm. The tour takes approximately one hour. Please bring a torch. Adults $5, children under-12 free.
• Ships and Trees
  Monday 27 July, 10.00am Hear the fascinating story of sea travel, and learn about some of the trees that made it possible. Meet at the duck pond for this easy 90-minute walk.
• Plants of Asia
  Sunday 16 August, 2.00pm Take a moderate 60- to 90-minute walk through the Botanic Garden and discover some of the plants from Asia and how their history and cultivation affect our lives today. Meet at Founders' Entrance, Glenmore Street.
• Glow in the Dark Glow-worm Tour
  Friday 21 August, 7.30pm Meet at Founders' Entrance (main gates) on Glenmore Street for this fascinating tour into the world of the glow-worm. The tour takes approximately one hour. Please bring a torch. Adults $5, children under-12 free.
• Gardens, Plants and Poems
  Monday 24 August, 10.00am Join the guides for a 90-minute stroll though the Garden to check out poems about plants and gardening. Meet at the Cable Car entrance.

Spring Festival

Spring tulips

Celebrate this festival in the Botanic Garden and Otari-Wilton's Bush, 19 September - 4 October. Enjoy the flowering tulips, spring blooms and free entry to most events and entertainment, including free lunchtime rides up the Cable Car (Festival programme voucher required).

Highlights will include:

• Otari-Wilton's Bush Open Day
  Saturday 19 September
• Tulip Sunday
  Sunday 27 September
• Regional tree climbing competition
  Saturday 3 October

More Information

Related Links

• Botanic Garden Map (446Kb PDF)
• Events Calendar
• Location Map
• Otari-Wilton's Bush Events

Department Details:
Parks and Gardens