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   Dunedin Botanic GardenEstablished in 1863, Dunedin Botanic Garden is the oldest in New Zealand. It is a lovely place for a stroll through a range of gardens, in a native forest setting. From the formal garden beds to the hillside native forest, the 28 hectares contain over 6,800 plant species. In 2010 it was recognised as a Garden of International Signficance for its excellence as a public garden as well as for its botanical collections. The beautiful Edwardian Winter Garden Glasshouse - containing tropicals, sub-tropicals, cacti and succulents - is a feature of the flat lower botanic garden. For a hands-on experience, the herb garden provides a delightful array of scents and textures as well as information on traditional uses for herbs. Nearby are the formal rose garden and camellia collection. Lindsay Creek rambles alongside the rock garden which basks in afternoon sun.
Crossing the creek, well formed paths lead to the native plant collection, which includes threatened plants, alpine and wetland plants as well as native forest species. Adjacent to the native plant collection in the upper botanic garden is the geographic collection with plants from Africa, America, Asia and Australia. From its earliest days, Dunedin Botanic Garden has featured a renowned Rhododendron Dell. The Dunedin Botanic Garden experience is rounded out by beautiful hillside views, sunny manicured lawns, a bird aviary displaying native and exotic birds, information centre selling postcards and a café. The garden is located in North Dunedin, just over two kilometres from the Octagon. A regular bus service operates from the city centre to the north end past the botanic garden. The garden is open daily from dawn till dusk and entry is free. Featured Dunedin Botanic Garden Events Storytelling at the Botanic GardenWorkshops, Conferences & Classes - Family & Lifestyle EventsDunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin From Tuesday 18 March 2014 to Tuesday 25 March 2014 Join storyteller Ann Rennie for a series of nature-themed interactive stories suitable for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. More... Dunedin ParkrunSports & Outdoors - Fun Runs & Walks EventsDunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin From Saturday 15 March 2014 to Saturday 5 April 2014 A weekly, free, social run in Dunedin Botanic Garden. parkrun organise free, weekly, timed 5km runs all over the world. parkrun is aimed at all abilities from seasoned runners, to complete beginners who start by... More... Train RidesFestivals & Lifestyle - Family Entertainment EventsDunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Today to Sunday 27 April 2014 Enjoy a ten minute train ride around the lower Botanic Garden. Tuesday – Thursday 10.30am – 3.30pm Weekends & Public Holidays 10.30am - 4pm Weather dependent Entry adults $3, children (3-16 years) $1,... More... HortTalk: How did we get here? NZ’s floraWorkshops, Conferences & Classes - Public Talks & Tours EventsDunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Friday 4 April 2014 Dr Geoff Rogers, Research Associate, Department of Conservation. A unique combination of driving factors such as isolation in the Tasman Sea, tectonic upheaval, and big birds have melded a variety of plant lineages into... More... HortTalk: Transient gardens for uprooted livesWorkshops, Conferences & Classes - Public Talks & Tours EventsDunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Friday 2 May 2014 Tracey Frisby, Horticulture Student, Otago Polytechnic. Renting can be a deterrent to working in a garden when you may have to leave it behind. Be inspired by Tracey’s tips for creating beautiful container gardens that... More... 
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