History of the Wellington Botanic Garden

Explore the heritage of Wellington's early settlement on a guided walk through the Botanic Garden's native forest and nationally significant plant collections to celebrate the Wellington Heritage Festival.

This walk by Maureen, a Friends guide, will focus on the heritage of the Botanic Garden as part of the early settlement of Wellington. Enjoy a guided walk through the Garden’s native forest and plant collections of this garden of national significance. An easy 60-minute walk on flat ground.

Meet at Wellington Botanic Garden Founders Entrance on Glenmore Street. Koha/donation - no booking needed, just turn up!

Photo credit: Alex Goodman