Wilton's Bush Reserve

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Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants. It is classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture.

This unique plant sanctuary and forest reserve consists of 100 hectares of native forest, and five hectares of plant collections. Some of Wellington's oldest trees are here, including an 800-year-old rimu.

Entry is free.

Location
Otari-Wilton's Bush is about 5km from the city centre, on Wilton Road between Gloucester and Warwick Streets.

The main public carpark is at the Wilton Road entrance. Parking is also available off Churchill Drive.
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Coordinates:   41°15'59"S   174°45'9"E
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