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Gardens

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

Dunedin’s Botanic Gardens 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, is New Zealand native Woodhaugh Garden. 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.

Dunedin Botanic Garden

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

 

Glenfalloch

Located on Otago Peninsula, Glenfalloch, Gaelic for 'hidden valley', was first settled in 1871 and now offers stunning walks through 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 top rated "Garden of National Significance".

Larnach Castle

Located high on the Otago Peninsula is Larnach Castle.  Larnach Castle is a jewel set in   Garden of National Significance.  The garden created by the castle’s owner Margaret Barker 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’ feature’s, the knave,  the duchess, the Cheshire cat and of course ‘Alice’.  Have lunch in  the Ballroom café or enjoy a drink in our out door café.  Come and enjoy the old, the new and the view.

 

The Dunedin Chinese Garden

An initiative of the local Chinese community to create a permanent reminder of the Chinese link to Dunedin, an authentic traditional Chinese garden in the heart of the city. One of the only three truly authentic garden created outside China. Opens MAY 2008