Dunedin Botanic Garden
New Zealand's first botanic garden (1863), known for its rhododendron valley, rose garden and aviary.
Dunedin Botanic Garden was founded in 1863 and is New Zealand's oldest botanic garden. Covering about 29 hectares, it spans low-lying flower gardens and wooded hillsides. In spring, from October to November, around 3,000 rhododendrons bloom, making it one of the country's most famous rhododendron displays. Other highlights include a winter garden glasshouse, a rose garden, a rock garden and an area of native New Zealand plants. An aviary on the hillside houses several species of parrot. Entry is free, and there is a café in the grounds. Located at the northern edge of the city, the garden is about 2 km from the Octagon and can be reached by bus or on foot.
Opening hours
Open all day; greenhouse approx. 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- University of Otago Clocktower
- Tūhura Otago Museum
- Baldwin Street
- Olveston Historic Home
- Dunedin Railway Station
- The Octagon & St Paul's Cathedral
- First Church of Otago
- Dunedin Public Art Gallery