Christchurch Botanic Gardens
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens, located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, were founded in 1863[2] when an English oak was planted to commemorate the solemnisation of the marriage of Prince Albert and Princess Alexandra of Denmark.[3] The gardens sprawl over an area of 21 hectares[4] and lie adjacent to the loop of the Avon River next to Hagley Park. The Christchurch Botanic Gardens have a variety of collections of exotic and local plants of New Zealand, several conservatories, a nursery, playground and Climatological Station.
| Christchurch Botanic Gardens | |
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 Christchurch Botanic Gardens | |
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| Type | Botanical |
| Location | Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 43.53°S 172.62°E |
| Area | 21 hectares (52 acres) |
| Opened | 1863 |
| Operated by | Christchurch City Council |
| Visitors | 550,000[1] |
| Open | All year |
| Species | > 50,000 |
| Website | ccc |