Dunedin Botanic Garden

“Very large botanic garden that is completely free to visit. The lower garden is flat and wheelchair accessible, but the rest of the garden is very hilly. They have so many different plants so you can absolutely spend a few hours here if you want to see everything. Aviary can be accessed from the East entrance (you can park there) so accessibility there is not an issue. They have lots of interesting bird including a very friendly talking sulfur crested parrot. The visitor centre opens at 10 and have free duck food. There's absolutely tons of ducks around the pond! The cafe at the alpine lodge is closed indefinitely but there's a "coffee cart" as replacement. There's a small glasshouse which was interesting - there was someone sleeping inside on the bench for some reason.”

“I recently visited the Dunedin Botanic Garden and was genuinely impressed. The gardens are beautifully maintained, with a wide variety of plants, flowers, and themed areas that make it enjoyable to explore at your own pace. The layout is well thought out, offering both relaxing walks and spots to sit and take in the surroundings. I especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and the effort put into preserving both native and exotic plant collections. It’s a perfect place for a casual stroll, a picnic, or even just some quiet time in nature. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Dunedin, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.”

“A true botanical garden, serene, many places to wander and explore, extensive NZ and exotic collections, two levels - upper (hilly) and lower - (flat) gardens, views, Avery, Cafe with great food drink and views over the lower gardens, children's playground, lake with ducks to feed (food given out free from the information center), historic Bandstand-Soundshell, and Victorian Winter Garden / glasshouse. It's a beautiful all year round place to visit.”