Ōtari-Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden
★★★★★★
It is just 10 minutes' drive from Wellington's central business district to the five hectare Ōtari – Wilton’s plant collections and 90 hectares of bush where you may find some of the mature podocarp bush that once covered much of the city. This unique plant sanctuary has this country's foremost collection of native plants including many rare and endangered species. It also has a pristine remnant of the original forest and an extensive network of walks to suit all ages and abilities where may be seen old rata, kowhai, rimu, tawa and other large trees and vines. There is a magnificent walkway through the tree tops, an alpine garden with mountain tarn and borders where plants are arranged to show off their distinctive beauty.
Facilities and Amenities
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Children Welcome
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Open every day
Entry free
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From Lambton Quay
Travel north toward Waring Taylor Street.
Turn left into Bowen Street.
Turn left into Tinakori Road At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Glenmore Street.
Continue on to Chaytor Street.
Turn right on to Curtis Street Continue on to Wilton Road and the Gardens are located on your left.
By Bus
Take the No 14 bus from Lambton Quay to Warwick Street, outside Otari-Wilton’s Bush
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Physical Address: 160 Wilton Rd, Wilton
Phone: 04 499 1400
Email: treehouse@wcc.govt.nz
Website: http://wellington.govt.nz/otari
