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Dunedin Botanic Garden Aviary

📍 Dunedin, Otago South

★4.6(129 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Dunedin Botanic Garden Aviary at 83 Lovelock Avenue houses parrots, kea, native birds, and exotic species within the main botanic garden. Sprinkler systems in the enclosures add to the birdwatching experience. Free entry.

✓ Free entry✓ Native birds✓ Parrots and kea✓ Botanic garden✓ Labelled plants✓ Sprinkler enclosures
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★★★★★Featured review by Robert Jones

Been here many times over the years and is still a great free thing to do in Dunedin. They have a huge range of different parrots and other birds. Great place to bring the kids on a nice day. You can also walk down to the botanic gardens from nearby which I would also recommend. Gates close at 6PM

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers describe it as a great free thing to do in Dunedin with a huge range of bird species. The sprinklers in the enclosures are noted as a favourite for children watching the birds interact with the water. The labelled plant collection adds an educational layer to the broader garden walk.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡A park map is available and helpful for navigating between the aviary and garden sections
⏰Most trees and plants are labelled — useful for curious visitors
đŸŽŸī¸Free entry for the aviary and surrounding botanic garden

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
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129 Google reviews

Bird variety45%
Free entry30%
Garden and grounds25%
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Robert Jones

6 years ago

★★★★★

“Been here many times over the years and is still a great free thing to do in Dunedin. They have a huge range of different parrots and other birds. Great place to bring the kids on a nice day. You can also walk down to the botanic gardens from nearby which I would also recommend. Gates close at 6PM”

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Naomi Clarke

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Peaceful and amazing! Almost all of the trees and plants are identified. The park map is also quite helpful. The aviary is not to be missed.”

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Allen Suei

3 years ago

★★★★★

“What an amazing place to see all sorts of birds, parrots here in the garden. Well Worth stopping by.”

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C Rae

5 years ago

★★★★★

“A really really nice aviary. Love the sprinklers for the birds. Gorgeous birds. Can be a little bit hard to see through the chains, some of them are quite thick and small. Really beautiful enclosures with nice plants and scenery for the birds. A cool walk to get to the aviary - surrounded by really lovely scenery. Very clean area also. I recommend taking a walk over here while you look around the rest of the Botanic Garden! (:”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Dunedin Botanic Garden Aviary at 83 Lovelock Avenue, Dunedin North, holds a diverse collection of native birds, parrots, kea, and exotic species within the main botanic garden. Sprinkler systems inside the enclosures are noted by reviewers as an entertaining feature for watching the birds. A park map assists navigation between the aviary and surrounding botanic collections, with most plant specimens labelled. Free entry for the aviary and garden.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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