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Auckland Domain Wintergardens (Public)

One of Auckland Council’s jewels, the Wintergarden at the Auckland Domain is a treasure of great historic interest. It was designed in the early 1900s in the style of the famous English partnership of Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jeckyll and opened in 1913.

Rare and spectacular plants including the Amorphopallus titanum (corpse flower) and a large collection of chrysanthemums, in an ever-changing display can be seen in each of the two barrel-vaulted Victorian style glass houses which face out on to an extensive courtyard and sunken pool. The marble statues in the courtyard between the glass houses were added in the 1920s and 30s by local businessman William Elliot. One house is heated and shows off lush tropical and heat-loving plants while the other displays temperate plants changing with the seasons.

Substantial pergolas link the formal design and host many showy climbers. A wide collection of New Zealand ferns growing in a sunken scoria quarry to the rear completes the Wintergarden complex.

Opening Hours and Tariffs

1 April – 31 October – Monday to Sunday 9am – 4.30pm

1 November – 31 March – Monday to Saturday 9am – 5.30pm and Sunday 9am – 7.30pm

Admission is free

Can accommodate large groups

Please note: This venue will be unavailable for weddings or photography from 1 March 2019 until further notice, due to seismic strengthening works throughout the Wintergarden complex.

This includes the fernery, the courtyard and both Wintergarden houses. Click here for updates.

For all enquiries please contact the Auckland Council directly by using their online contact form found here or phone 09 301 01 01

For event bookings at Auckland Domain Wintergardens, please contact Auckland Council events team:  E: events@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz  or phone 09 301 01 01.

Contact Details and Location

Physical Address: 20 Park Road, Grafton
Phone: 09 3010101
Email: events@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Website: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/Pages/park-details.aspx?Location=126#about

Facilities and Amenities

Car/Bus/Coach Park Toilets Accessible Picnics Allowed or Seating Provided Cafe/Morning & afternoon teas and lunch available if booked

Children Welcome

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Auckland Domain Wintergardens

Directions

Driving

  • Enter the Domain via Lower Domain Drive.
  • Take the first left in to the Crescent.
  • Take the 2nd left on to Football Road.
  • Turn right in to Wintergarden Road.
  • The Domain Wintergardens are located at the end of the road.
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