| The lush greenery of the Auckland Botanic Gardens | | | | themed gardens ranging from a historical garden to a |
| covers 64 hectares in the southern part of Auckland | | | | reflection garden. The Perennial Garden is extremely |
| and consists of approximately 10,000 different plants. | | | | colourful and is a popular wedding location. The |
| A young garden by both national and international | | | | unusual Rock Garden has the largest collection of |
| standards, this beautiful botanical garden however | | | | cacti and succulents in Auckland and is a great place |
| has won many awards over time. Some of the | | | | to relax for awhile. The Palm Garden boasts the |
| awards attained include The Garden of National | | | | largest collection of New Zealand’s palm trees on |
| Significance, Creative Places Award for Built | | | | display, whilst the Spring Blossom Valley is beautiful |
| Environment and Threatened Native Plant Garden. | | | | with its picturesque landscape of crab and apple |
| The place continues to attract streams of tourists | | | | trees. |
| due to its attractive displays of native and introduced | | | | Visitors should not miss exploring the New Zealand |
| plants, and is an ideal location for a family outing. | | | | native plant collection that features the Native Plant |
| This picturesque Garden has a threefold vision for its | | | | Identification Trail and the Native Forest Trail. Kids will |
| existence. It aims to contribute to society’s well | | | | definitely enjoy a visit to the Potter Children’s |
| being and appreciation of plants through the creation | | | | Garden where through interactive play, they are able |
| of a magnificent garden. Secondly, the range of | | | | to discover the joy and beauty of plants. Other |
| plants grown here are meant to highlight the | | | | attractive spots at the Garden include the Edible |
| area’s compatible climate for growing, and its | | | | Garden and the Camellia Garden. |
| diverse ethnicity and landscape. Thirdly, apart from | | | | Nature lovers should also pay a visit the onsite library |
| meeting the community’s needs and interests, it | | | | that has a large store of interesting reading material |
| also aims to inform people about the importance of | | | | to be referred. A day to the Garden can be wound |
| plants to their lives and to the environment at large. | | | | up by relaxing and enjoying a meal in the Visitors |
| Amid the many plants, flowers and shrubs grown | | | | Center at the Café Miko that has an amazing view |
| here, there are many specific highlights at the Garden. | | | | of the surrounding greenery. |
| The award winning roses are housed in 5 uniquely | | | | |