Ōtari-Wilton's Bush
Ōtari
New Zealand's only public botanic garden dedicated to native plants, with a canopy walkway through primeval forest and an ancient rimu about 800 years old.
The grounds cover more than 100 hectares. Half is protected original forest, and half is a collection of native plants arranged by habitat, with over 1,200 species, many of them rare. An 18-metre canopy walkway lets you look eye-level across the treetops, and forest trails lead to an ancient rimu. Tūī and kererū are commonly seen here.
Admission is free, and the garden is open from sunrise to sunset. Take bus route 14 from the city centre for about 15 minutes, or drive to the Wilton Road car park.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Wellington Cable Car & Botanic Garden
- The Beehive & Parliament Buildings
- Katherine Mansfield House & Garden
- Old St Paul's
- Wellington Museum
- City Gallery Wellington
- Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
- Wellington Waterfront & Oriental Bay