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Christchurch Parks, Christchurch Gardens and Christchurch Arboretums
(Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ)



Christchurch has an impressive amount of vast regional parks, nature reserves, parklands and gardens, with many peaceful gardens sited in the centre of Christchurch, in the many suburbs of Christchurch and throughout the Canterbury area of New Zealand's South Island.

These Christchurch parks and gardens include the magnificent Christchurch Botanic Gardens in central Christchurch, Barnett Park, Cramner Square, Victoria Park and the Hagley Park, which regularly hosts some of the city's largest outdoor festivals.

Here are the most popular regional parks, gardens, forests and reserves in and around Christchurch, providing important areas of green in the city of Christchurch.




Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Botanic Gardens - Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 366 1701
Located in central Christchurch, the central Botanic Gardens are major attraction for tourists in the city. Featuring landscaped gardens, matures trees, and important collections of exotic plants, other attractions at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens include large conservatories, huge expanses of manicured lawns, walking trails, guided tours, a café and a popular visitors' centre. The Christchurch Botanic Gardens lie beside to the scenic Avon River and cover around 30 hectares / 75 acres.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 07:00 to dusk
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Abberley Gardens - Abberley Crescent, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 379 1660
Dating back more than 150 years, Abberley Gardens can be found in northern Christchurch. One of the most historic gardens in the city, Abberley Gardens are home to many peaceful picnic spots, pathways, seating areas, established landscaping, colourful flower borders and a playground area for young children.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Hagley Park - Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 366 1701
Hagley Park is an enormous parkland, covering over 150 hectares / 370 acres. Containing large playing fields, recreational areas, walking and jogging trails, mature trees, flower borders, forest areas and two large lakes, Hagley Park is one of Christchurch's most important parks and regular hosts some of the city's largest outdoor events.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 07:00 to dusk
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Barnett Park - Main Road, Redcliffs, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8008, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 379 1660
Barnett Park, in the Sumner district of Christchurch, is one of the city's most unusual parks, with large playing fields, children's playground areas and a stunning valley. Full of natural beauty spots, local wildlife and interesting features, one of the main highlights at Barnett Park is the popular walking trail around the valley.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Cramner Square - Armagh Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 379 1660
Cramner Square is a small park in the heart of Christchurch. Providing an important area of green in the city centre, Cramner Square contains many seating areas and pathways, and is a popular spot for picnics and general relaxation.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Elmwood Park - Heaton Street, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Elmwood Park, within easy reach of Christchurch city centre, is known for its large children's playground area, which features slides, swings and climbing frames. Other highlights at Christchurch's Elmwood Park include playing fields and tennis facilities.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Gethsemane Gardens - 27 Revelation Drive, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8008, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 326 5848
The Gethsemane Gardens are situated in the Sumner district of Christchurch. Although fairly small, the Gethsemane Gardens are beautifully landscaped and overflowing with exotic plants and colourful planting schemes. Attractions at the Gethsemane Gardens include breathtaking city views, walking trails and a historic chapel.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Christchurch gardens admission: charge, children are free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Holliss Reserve - Holliss Avenue, Cashmere, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8002, New Zealand NZ
Holliss Reserve, to the south of central Christchurch, is close to the city centre. Known throughout Christchurch for its impressive children's playground and large duck pond, this park is particularly popular with children and families visiting the city.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Latimer Square - Worcester Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 379 1660
Latimer Square, in the very centre of Christchurch, contains an impressive garden, with plenty of seating areas, pathways, mature trees, colourful flower and secluded picnic spots.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Murchison Park - Lowry Avenue, Redwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0) 3 379 1660
Murchison Park is an important green oasis in the northern outskirts of Christchurch. With large sports fields, a playground area for children and many stunning natural beauty spots, Murchison Park is popular with both locals and visitors in the Redwood area of Christchurch.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Owen Mitchell Park - Grimseys Road, Redwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8005, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 379 1660
Owen Mitchell Park is a vast and spreading park in northern Christchurch. Containing many pathways suitable for walking and jogging, secluded picnic areas and large expanses of grassed areas, Owen Mitchell Park is just a short trip from the city centre.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch gardens admission: free

Christchurch Gardens and Parks: Victoria Park - Dyers Pass Road, Port Hills, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8002, New Zealand NZ
Tel: +64 (0)3 332 9889
Victoria Park, in the Port Hills area of southern Christchurch, has much to offer visitors to the city of Christchurch. Home to spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, walking trails and picnic spots, other highlights at Christchurch's Victoria Park include a playground area for children, a visitors' centre and a wealth of native flora and fauna.
Christchurch gardens open: daily - 24 hours
Christchurch gardens admission: free


Other popular parks and gardens worth visiting in the Christchurch area and nearby Canterbury suburbs include:

• Bottle Lake Forest - Waitikiri Drive, Marshland, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8009, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 383 0405
• Edmond's Factory Garden - Ferry Road, Phillipstown, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 379 1660
• Groynes Park - 160 Johns Road, Belfast, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8005, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 323 7609
• Millbrook Park - Riccarton Avenue, Merivale, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8001, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 379 1660
• Nicholson Park - Scarborough Road, Sumner, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8008, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 379 1660
• Otukaikino Living Memorial Reserve - Old Main North Road, Belfast, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8005, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 379 1660
• Orton Bradley Park - Marine Drive, Charteris Bay, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8033, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 329 4730
• Omahu Bush - Summit Road, Port Hills, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8002, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 348 7498
• Spencer Park - Heyders Road, Spencerville, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, 8009, New Zealand NZ
  Tel: +64 (0)3 329 8507

 
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