Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden in central Christchurch, New Zealand
The 21-hectare gardens spread along the Avon River, containing collections of native and international plants, several conservatories, and numerous themed sections.
The gardens originated in 1863 with the planting of an English oak tree marking the marriage of Prince Albert and Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
The gardens maintain extensive collections of New Zealand indigenous plants, including kahikatea and beech trees in the dedicated national flora section established between 1910 and 1927.
The Visitor Centre provides a café, gift shop, interactive exhibitions about Canterbury plant history, and access to the Ilex nursery propagating 10,000 plant species.
The garden houses a Climatological Station that has recorded daily weather data for over 100 years, supporting scientific research including Antarctic expeditions.
Location: Christchurch City
Inception: 1863
Website: http://ccc.govt.nz/parks-and-gardens/christchurch-botanic-gardens
GPS coordinates: -43.53042,172.62115
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:44
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