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 Spectacular year-round displays |
Rolleston Avenue Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 366 1701 http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Parks/G... |
Bordered by the graceful Avon River, the Botanic Gardens truly reflects Christchurch's reputation as the garden city. It boasts the finest single collection of exotic and indigenous plants in New Zealand, with spectacular year-round displays and more than 30 hectares of walking tracks, majestic trees, sweeping lawns, feature gardens, conservatories and woodland areas. Specimens are well labelled and sure to delight even the most reluctant gardener. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memorial to early Dutch explorer |
Riccarton Avenue Merivale Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 379 1660 (Christchurch City Council Parks Unit) http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Parks |
Across the road from Hagley park, close to the city centre, and bordering the prestigious suburb of Fendalton, this small park is notable for its memorial to Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, the first European to arrive in New Zealand waters, in 1642. Commemorating the 350th anniversary of Tasman's arrival, the memorial was gifted by the Dutch community, in gratitude for the welcome bestowed on Dutch immigrants to New Zealand, following World War II. Tasman's prophetic words, "this land looks like a very beautiful land," appear on the memorial. Formal European trees, azaleas, rhododendrons, native plants, and in spring, daffodils, anemones and hyacinths, also gifted by the Dutch community, are on display here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Heritage gardens and house |
63 Fendalton Rd Riccarton Christchurch 8004 New Zealand +64 (0)3 348 9660 |
The old homestead and beautiful English-style gardens of Mona Vale, not far from the city centre, are a special part of Christchurch. The once privately-owned property was first landscaped and developed at the end of the 19th century, and further extended and developed over the following 60 years. Eventually bought by the city in 1967, the delightful five-and-a-half hectares of gardens and landscaped lawns are situated alongside the Avon River (Otakaro), with a rose garden, bath house, fernery and a marquee lawn. Garden tours and punting (including a picnic lunch) are available. The architectural features of the old homestead, now a restaurant, can also be admired. Sit and enjoy the gardens, while enjoying lunch, morning or afternoon tea. Garden Tours: November-April (by arrangement): 11am-1.30pm NZD13.50 per person; tour and Devonshire tea NZD22.50; tour and lunch NZD40. Punting: October-April NZD15 per person; including lunch NZD55 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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