Christchurch Botanic Gardens Tour

On TripAdvisor, Christchurch Botanic Gardens is ranked as the top attraction in Christchurch. This oasis in the city centre, featuring a vibrant rose garden, native plants, tropical conservatory and more, is truly well‑deserved. It has long been a favourite spot for locals to jog, relax with a book, meet friends or take the kids to play. Join a garden tour to learn about the history of the gardens and the unique climate of the region, which allows a wide variety of native plants to thrive. Plus, the Caterpillar shuttle is comfortable and weather‑proof, making it easy to enjoy all year round!

Opening Hours:

Summer from 1 Oct to 31 Mar: 10:00‑15:30

Winter from 1 Apr to 30 Sep: 11:00‑15:30

Extra summer departure at 10:00, other seasons at 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30

Meeting time is 10:30 in summer, and 11:30, 14:00, 15:00 in other seasons

Route Itinerary:

Departure from Christchurch Botanic Gardens, with optional start times at 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30

The attraction experience includes a 40‑minute on‑site guided tour

Return to Christchurch Botanic Gardens, with optional return times at 10:10, 10:40, 11:40, 12:40, 14:10

The schedule may be adjusted according to booking time, and the route may be slightly modified due to weather or traffic conditions

Meeting Rules:

Must arrive 10 minutes before departure time

Look for the purple flag to confirm the meeting point

No refund for late or no‑show