Gisborne Botanical Gardens, Botanical garden in Gisborne District, New Zealand
The Gisborne Botanical Gardens spans 5.1 hectares along the Taruheru River, featuring diverse native plants and ornamental flower collections throughout its grounds.
Established in 1874 as Gisborne's first recreational reserve, the gardens initially served as a cricket ground until Victoria Domain took over this function in 1901.
The gardens incorporate three distinct sections dedicated to sister cities: Gisborne Victoria, Nonoichi Ishikawa, and Palm Desert California, each representing their regional flora.
Visitors can access multiple entry points around the gardens, including footbridges connecting to adjacent parklands equipped with picnic areas and playground facilities.
The gardens house a notable collection of specimen trees, including Pin Oak, Maidenhair Tree, Blue Atlas Cedar, and Tulip Tree species.
Location: Gisborne District
Inception: 1874
GPS coordinates: -38.65690,178.02100
Latest update: May 9, 2025 02:23
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