You could spend an hour or all day to take in the botanical gardens. Great history here along with beautiful areas to visit. They even encourage kids to climb the trees.

The centre shows how much has still to be done following the devasting earthquake some years ago however get out and about and see the lovely areas around this city which are really worth visiting e.g. the botanical gardens which are an oasis of calm

Stumbled across this by chance riding my bicycle through town, simply amazing! Wonderful to just spend some time and relax in this setting!

As locals we probably don’t appreciate how beautiful our Botanical Gardens are; spent a very pleasant wander, everything so lush and green, roses just coming into full bloom, everything so well maintained and a great children’s playground.

Large area but could do with more flowers. Better signage and local maps would enable easier access etc. There was a noticeable lack of litter bins.

The Botanic Gardens are simply delightful. The many different gardens provide a pallet of different experiences. Truly a lovely way to spend a morning or afternoon. The fact that it is FREE is a bonus.

The rhododendrons were in full bloom and the air was marvellously perfumed! What a wonderful walk. Even the little cafe is convenient and the food delicious, nice restrooms, gorgeous day out! It is somewhat difficult to find parking on a lovely day bur circling the...More