Wellington Botanic Garden

　　Wellington Botanic Garden (Wellington Botanic Garden) is situated on the hills between Thorndon and Kelburn in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, covering an area of 25 hectares. It resembles an international garden where famous trees and flowers from around the world can almost all be found. These include China’s camellias, France’s roses, Brazil’s coral trees, Argentina’s “Hand of the Devil,” the Canary Islands’ flame trees, Australia’s beech trees, Norfolk Island pines, African cedars, North American tulip trees, Dutch tulips, as well as Japanese cherry blossoms in various colors. Of course, the most numerous are native New Zealand species such as pines, cypresses, elms, willows, and ferns.

　　Wellington Botanic Garden has its own unique charm — as soon as you enter the park, you’ll feel enveloped by lush greenery. The slopes ahead, the grass at your feet, the tall pines and cypresses, and the low shrubs are all shades of green. If you wander down winding paths or climb the twisting mountain trails, the green becomes even more intense: tall trees overhead block out the sky, leafy plants surround you, thick moss carpets the ground, and streams murmur in the valley below. Thanks to the great variety of plants from different countries, soils, and climates, the garden remains green all year round, with flowers blooming abundantly in both the hills and valleys, competing in beauty and brilliance.

　　The most abundant and vibrant blooms in Wellington Botanic Garden are the roses, with over 500 varieties that flower continuously for eight months of the year. When in full bloom, they display a riot of colors and fill the air with a sweet fragrance. The most stunning, however, are the tulips. With 13 varieties, they burst into bloom in early spring, drawing groups of Wellington locals to admire them. During this time, the garden is bustling with visitors, making it the liveliest season of the year.

　　Wellington Botanic Garden Reason to visit: The most beautiful botanic garden in Wellington Continent: Oceania Country/Region: New Zealand Province/State: Wellington Region City: Wellington