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Visitor Centre
200 people
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200 people
Herb garden
25 people
Subtropical courtyard
200 people

Auckland Botanic Gardens

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Visitor Centre

The atrium is is a large open space with indoor outdoor flow directly accessing the front lawn of the gardens. It overlooks the main lake and majority of the garden, this is a great venue for evening functions when you want your surroundings to impress. Part of the popular visitor centre, hire can only take place after hours. Conditions apply.

Building
Bookable:
Yes
Directions:
Directly adjacent to entrance of Botanic Gardens off Hill Road Manurewa.
Availability:
All year around
Commerical weekend cost:
$500.00

Community weekend cost:
$250.00

Commercial mid week cost:
Summer: $500.00
Winter: $500.00
Community mid week cost:
Summer: $250.00
Winter: $250.00
Max persons:
200
Comments:
  • Includes use of the main atrium area which is open to the public seven days a week. Private use of this area is available only after hours.
  • Large atrium displays change periodically and cannot be moved. Any movement of small displays will be performed under agreement with senior staff. Display equipment is only to be moved by staff and will be charged out on a staff time.
  • Staff, security, cleaning and catering costs are extra to the hire charge.
  • Access to additional areas will need prior arrangement.
Contact:
botanicgardens@arc.govt.nz
09 267 1457
Before you go:
Please read our advice for planning and enjoying your time in regional parks.
Security:
Theft from vehicles is not common but unfortunately can happen. You should take the same reasonable precautions you take when parking at other locations and remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.

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Park opening hours:

Summer:
8:00am - 8:00pm
Winter:
8:00am - 6:00pm

Weekend opening hours:

Summer:
8:00am - 8:00pm
Winter:
8:00am - 6:00pm

Public holiday opening hours:

Summer:
8:00am - 8:00pm
Winter:
8:00am - 6:00pm

How to get to Auckland Botanic Gardens

The Auckland Botanic Gardens is situated right next to the Southern Motorway, on Hill road, Manurewa. Travelling south on the Southern Motorway (SH1) - Take the Manurewa/Hill Road exit after Manukau City. Turn left into Hill Road and the main entrance to the Gardens is the first driveway on the left. If travelling north on the Southern Motorway (towards Auckland on SH1), exit the motorway at the Takanini exit, then turn left onto Great South Road and drive towards Manurewa. Turn right at the lights into Alfriston Road. Follow Alfriston Road then turn left at Claude Road and continue until it connects with Hill Road. Turn right onto Hill Road and drive past the traffic lights, the entrance to the Gardens is 100m further on, on the left.

Distance from Auckland CBD: 25 km

  
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Public transport information:
Catch the bus or train to the Botanic Gardens
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