Auckland Domain Wintergardens
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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.
Facilities and Amenities
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Summer period 1 November to 31 March: Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm
Winter Period 1 April to 31 October : Monday to Sunday 9am to 4.30pm
Admission is free
Can accommodate large groups
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.
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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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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
