Waikanae is bordered by open farmland and forest, the Tasman Sea and the rugged Tararua Ranges. Together with its neighbouring settlement of Waikanae Beach, the township comprises a quiet locale, popu
Wellington city has four botanic gardens:
Wellington Botanic Garden
Otari-Wilton's Bush
Bolton Street Memorial Park
Truby King House and Garden
Wellington Botanic Garden is just a short walk from the central city. Enjoy the fantastic views, unique landscape, native and exotic trees, floral displays and intriguing plant collections. And don't forget the playground, duck pond, Begonia House, gift shop and cafe.
Otari-Wilton's Bush is the only public botanic garden in the country devoted entirely to the cultivation, study and preservation of native plants.
Wellington Botanic Garden and Otari-Wilton's Bush are both recognised by the New Zealand National Gardens Trust as being of national significance.
