Bason Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden in Whanganui, New Zealand.
The 25-hectare gardens contain eight distinct sections, including themed areas with native bush, a lake, seasonal flowers, and specialized conservatories displaying exotic plants.
Stanley and Blanche Bason donated their farm to Whanganui City Council in 1966, leading to the creation of this botanical reserve and its first developments in 1971.
The gardens incorporate elements of Japanese design with a traditional tea house, while also featuring multiple sculptures as part of the Coastal Arts Trail.
Visitors can access the gardens from 8 AM until dusk, with conservatories open between 9 AM and 4:30 PM, offering free entry and gas-fired barbecue facilities.
The conservatories were built using recycled bricks from two former Whanganui theaters and house one of New Zealand's largest public collections of orchids.
Location: Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Inception: 1966
Elevation above the sea: 65 m
Address: 552 Rapanui Road, Whanganui
Website: http://basonbotanicgardens.org.nz
GPS coordinates: -39.93030,175.04800
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:47
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