1. Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
Enjoy surprises and views around every turn! Wellington Botanic Garden hosts exotic forest, native bush, floral displays and themed gardens that will inspire your gardening at home, with walks ranging from 10 minutes to 2.5 hours.
Did you know that there is a fairy village at the gardens too? The magical village is hidden in the Pukatea Bush Walk inside the Botanic Garden. To find out exactly where it is, check out our story.
2. Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush
Explore New Zealand’s only botanic garden dedicated solely to native plants in 30-minute loops, or across more challenging bush walks.
Head deeper into the bush to stand amongst the city’s only remaining original native forest or spot the wildlife from the canopy walkway.
Check out our Welly Walks story to find more about the area.