1 / 3Lady Norwood Rose Garden
📍 Kelburn, Wellington
Lady Norwood Rose Garden holds over 110 named rose varieties in formal circular beds, each labelled with the cultivar name and botanical name. Established 1953.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A peaceful and educational walk best timed for the spring and summer flowering season. Every variety is labelled, so older children and adults can learn as they move through the beds. The wider Botanic Garden trails extend the visit into a full afternoon.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jared Bayley
4 months ago
“Just a lovely garden. Absolutely worth checking out. I walked through it while I was walking around exploring the city, and I was definitely glad I came here. Lots of parking is available right beside the garden and there is so much else to explore besides this garden!”
Edith Sutterlin
9 months ago
“Lovely visit wandering around this well-maintained garden with clearly labeled see stakes declaring the common and botanical name of each variety in display.”
David Lambert
10 months ago
“Great & beautiful roses. Well worth thd visit when roses blooming. You won't be disappointed.”
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Overview
Established in 1953, Lady Norwood Rose Garden displays more than 110 varieties in formal beds. Stake labels carry both the common cultivar name and the botanical name - genuinely useful for gardeners wanting to identify and source varieties. The garden connects directly to the broader Botanic Garden trail network and pairs naturally with the surrounding native plantings. A small waterfall feature sits within the grounds. A café operates within the wider Botanic Garden.
