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Botanic Gardens

Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand 8001

Featured Review : After my grandparents' garden in England, Christchurch's Botanic Gardens have to be my favorite in the world. Nowhere else have I ever seen such a wonderland of colour, and even my vivid memories paled in comparison to t...See Full Review

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Botanic Gardens Reviews

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Tranquility in the Heart of the City

  • 4 out of 5 stars by svearvaldyr from Fortrose, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • December 22, 2008
Tranquility in the Heart of the City
Quote: You hear about many cities' famous botanic gardens but you don't often hear about Christchurch's. I suspect that's because it's not set out like many Botanic Gardens are - they're not as scrupulously constructed as many are, there's not as many... Read the full Botanic Gardens review

From journal New Zealand's Garden City

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Christchurch Botanic Gardens

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Red Mezz from Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • November 14, 2008
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Quote: After spending the last few years living in Edinburgh with one of my favourite city gardens in the world a few minutes walk from my door step, I hadn’t expected to be so impressed with another cities attempt at a calm and accessable city garden. But... Read the full Botanic Gardens review

From journal So There's More to Christchurch than Just Great Restaurants...

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Botanic Gardens

  • 5 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • May 24, 2008
Botanic Gardens
Quote: After my grandparents' garden in England, Christchurch's Botanic Gardens have to be my favorite in the world. Nowhere else have I ever seen such a wonderland of colour, and even my vivid memories paled in comparison to the gardens I found on the... Read the full Botanic Gardens review

From journal Christchurch: The Gateway to the South Island

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Botanic Gardens

  • 4 out of 5 stars by stomps from Houston, Texas
  • April 7, 2006
Botanic Gardens
Quote: What Christchurch is known for--its wonderful gardens. We had an afternoon ramble through these sprawling grounds that surround the Avon River (sound familiar?), just outside the central loop in Christchurch.These gardens can keep you busy for... Read the full Botanic Gardens review

From journal Christchurch - Crepes, Gardens, and Kiwis, Oh My!

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Christchurch Botanic Gardens

  • 3 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • July 2, 2001
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Quote: Open: Daily from 7am; information centre 10.15am-4pm; garden café 10am-4.30pm. It is said that these gardens have the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants in New Zealand. I do not doubt it! The gardens are next to the Canterbury... Read the full Botanic Gardens review

From journal Top Stuff in Christchurch