Friends

of the Wellington Botanic Garden

 

Wellington, the Capital City of New Zealand




Guided walks
Guided Garden Spring Festival walks THIS PAGE
Guided Garden walks
Self guided walks
Downhill walk Cable Car to City
Kowhai Walk
Sculpture walk
Norwood Path
Self guided brochure walks
(Brochures available Treehouse and Begonia House)
Solander walk
Braile (sensory) walk


Glow in the Dark Glow-worm Tours
Friday 18 September, 8.00pm
Check out the fascinating world of glow-worms.
Bring a torch on this easy one-hour walk.
Meet at Founders' Entrance on Glenmore Street. Cost: adults $5, under 12 free.


From Fibre to Fashion
Monday 21 September, 10.30am
Discover how plants, textiles and fashion are connected during this moderate walk (some uphill sections).
Meet at Founders' Entrance, Glenmore Street. Cost: gold coin.
 
Papyrus, Parchment and Paper
Wednesday 23 September, 10.30am
Hear about the evolution of paper, the emperor's toilet paper and the origin of money during this easy walk.
Meet at the Botanic Garden duck pond. Cost: gold coin.

Spring has Sprung
Friday 25 September, 10.30am
Check out the tulips and other spring flowers and learn how to get the best from your spring plants.
Bring your camera for this moderate walk with guides and curator.
Meet at Founders' Entrance, Glenmore Street. Cost: gold coin.

Glow in the Dark Glow-worm Tours

Friday 18 September, 8.00pm
Check out the fascinating world of glow-worms.
Bring a torch on this easy one-hour walk. Meet at Founders' Entrance on Glenmore Street.
Cost: adults $5, under 12 free
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Pythons, Puff Adders, and Pumas - Kids' Walk
Tuesday 29 September, 10.30am
Not really, but something similar may be lurking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings are essential - phone the Treehouse on (04) 499 1400 to book.
Meet at the Cable Car entrance; walk ends at Begonia House. Cost: gold coin.

Papyrus, Parchment and Paper - Kids' Walk
Wednesday 30 September, 10.30am
Hear how paper was first made, the emperor's toilet paper and the origin of paper money.
A paper-making demonstration follows this easy guided walk.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Meet at the Botanic Garden duck pond; walk ends at Begonia House. Cost: gold coin.



PLEASE NOTE: Programme subject to final confirmation.

BOOKING OF SCHEDULED WALKS NOT REQUIRED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED

Walks donation gold coin;  glow worm walks as noted

For enquiries please phone the Treehouse Visitors Centre 04 499 1400

Updated information on the walks will be
available here during the year.

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