Your first glimpse of Dunedin will tell you that it is a city of gardens. The Town Belt cuts a green swathe across the city, complementing native forest, exotic trees and a wealth of sports fields and recreational reserves.

Dunedin’s Botanic Garden is New Zealand's oldest botanic garden, opened in 1869, and is alive with colour and vibrancy during Dunedin's Rhododendron Festival in November each year. Nearby, on the banks of the Water of Leith are New Zealand native Woodhaugh Gardens. Anzac Square in front of the Railway Station has a commemorative Flemish garden theme. And there are dozens of private gardens open to the public.

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Dunedin Botanic Garden

Dunedin Botanic Garden, information shop and Croque-o-dile Café. A New Zealand Garden Trust top-rated "Garden of National Significance".

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Glenfalloch

Located on Otago Peninsula, Glenfalloch, Gaelic for "hidden valley", was first settled in 1871 and now offers stunning walks among native flora and fauna nestled beside the stunning Otago Harbour. Enjoy sumptuous dining at Glenfalloch's café, historic homestead or modern Swiss-style chalet, in amongst a spectacular bushland setting. Don't miss this top-rated New Zealand Garden Trust "Garden of National Significance".

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Larnach Castle

Located high on the Otago Peninsula is Larnach Castle, a jewel set in a "Garden of National Significance". Created by the castle’s owner Margaret Barker, the garden offers it all – dramatic views, original plantings and fascinating plants. If your interest is learning about the native plants of New Zealand, we have a very informative native plant guide. Spend time searching for our "Alice in wonderland" features, the knave, the duchess, the Cheshire cat and of course "Alice". Have lunch in the ballroom café or enjoy a drink in our outdoor café. Come and enjoy the old, the new and the view.

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The Dunedin Chinese Garden

An initiative of the local Chinese community to create a permanent reminder of the Chinese link to Dunedin, this is an authentic traditional Chinese garden in the heart of the city and one of only three truly authentic gardens created outside China.

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