Government Gardens (Historical Gardens) |
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| Phone: | 07 348 4199 |
| Opening Hours: | Daylight hours |
| Region: | Bay of Plenty |
Description
The Government Gardens at Rotorua were created in the 1890s - an ambitious undertaking that transformed a scrub covered geothermal area into an oasis of Edwardian charm. Some fine old trees survive from that early date, notably some multi trunked Japanese firs, Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans' and an unusual weeping Californian redwood, Sequoia sempervirens. A series of ponds and a border of evergreen azaleas of immense size are of interest but the main display is from annuals, bedded out on the green lawns. A rose garden is kept in immaculate order. Recreational areas occupy the some of the garden while around the perimeter of the area are the historic Bath House, 1908, New Zealand's first major investment in the fledgling tourist industry, and the magnificent restored art deco Blue Baths building.
General Information
Medium (0.5-5ha) size Public garden with capacity for Large (20+) group sizes. Recommended visit of 3 Hours. Best to visit in Summer,Spring.Tariff: Adults $0.00 , Children $0.00 , Seniors $0.00
Appointment: Casual Visitors
Contact details and location
| Phone: | 07 348 4199 |
| Fax: | 07 350 0206 |
| Location: | Hinemaru Street |
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