# Botanic Gardens Tour, Christchurch Central City Botanic Gardens Tour is an attraction at Rolleston Avenue, Central City, Christchurch. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 027 4324 515. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Hop aboard an all-weather electric vehicle for an informative tour of the seasonal highlights of Christchurch's Botanic Gardens. Book now”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Riccarton Ave, route 3, route 5, route 80) is 445 m away; a shared path passes within 82 m; council off-street parking (311 spaces) is 111 m away. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Rolleston Avenue, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Attractions _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 027 4324 515 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site lists 006433667830_ - **Website:** https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/botanic-gardens-tours/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@christchurchattractions.nz _(Its own website)_ - **Menu:** https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Spring-2026-menu-and-beverage-list-full-menu.pdf _(Its own website)_ - **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/ChristchurchAttractions/, https://www.instagram.com/christchurchattractions/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq3fjh6xdToNSWgZwCslzkA _(Its own website)_ ## In its own listing Climb aboard one of the all-weather electric vehicles and tour the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in comfort. The tour is an affordable activity for nature enthusiasts of all ages, allowing you to view some of the best examples of native and exotic flora in NZ. You can get on and off the shuttle at various stops throughout the gardens or stay aboard for a full 1 hour guided tour (with commentary). Tours begin at 10am (summer only), 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, and 3.30pm from the Gardens Rolleston Avenue entrance, and at 10.30am (summer only), 11.30am, 2pm, and 3pm from outside the new Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre. _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Open Space Community Parks _(District Plan)_ ## The reports nearby 432 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9120441), Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9001746), New Zealand Icon Garden, Water Garden Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9001723), New Zealand Icon Garden, Water Garden Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8932058), [7 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-riccarton-avenue) - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/8910975), Hagley Park North 14 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8898312), [6 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/6-riccarton-avenue) - [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8891363), [14 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/14-riccarton-avenue) - [Road Blockage](https://www.chch.live/report/8876713), [14 Riccarton Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/14-riccarton-avenue) - [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8870950), [8 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-riccarton-avenue) - [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/8844070), [8 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-riccarton-avenue) - [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8760385), [8 Riccarton Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-riccarton-avenue) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8759294), [8 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/8-riccarton-avenue) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Riccarton Ave, 445 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, 82 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Botanic Gardens car park, 111 m (311 spaces, 4 mobility, 2 EV, 180 minutes) _(Council parking data)_ - [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Botanic%20Gardens%20Tour%2C%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52946414210727,172.62111811467756) ## Nearby - [ilex Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 82 m - [the Good Company](https://www.chch.live/business/the-good-company-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 90 m - [Curator's House Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/curator-s-house-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 102 m - [Ilex Cafe & Events Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-events-centre-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 102 m - [Ilex Events - Caterers](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-events-caterers-christchurch-central-city), Caterers, 102 m - [Lucky Duck](https://www.chch.live/business/lucky-duck-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 102 m - [Botanic Gardens](https://www.chch.live/park/1656-botanic-gardens), Botanic, 99 m - [Hagley Park North](https://www.chch.live/park/1572-hagley-park-north), Sports ground, 113 m - [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 568 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Christchurch Hospital Grounds](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-30), Car park, 504 m ## The nearest other attractions - [The Albert Edward Oak](https://www.chch.live/business/the-albert-edward-oak-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 262 m - [Christchurch Running Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-running-tours-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 456 m - [Canterbury Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-museum-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 508 m - [Christ's College Guided Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christ-s-college-guided-tours-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 508 m - [Christchurch Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-grand-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 536 m - [Guided City Walks - Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/guided-city-walks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 543 m - [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 553 m - [Discover Christchurch Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-tour-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 553 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Ilex Café](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-christchurch-central-city-2), Cafés, 109 m - [Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/botanic-gardens-visitor-centre-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 114 m - [Upper West](https://www.chch.live/business/upper-west-christchurch-central-city), Sports centres, 189 m - [Gym Block](https://www.chch.live/business/gym-block-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 332 m - [Hagley Golf Club Clubhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-golf-club-clubhouse-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 349 m - [Hagley Golf Club Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-golf-club-shop-christchurch-central-city), Business, 353 m - [Club House Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/club-house-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 366 m - [North Hagley Community Sports & Recreation Trust](https://www.chch.live/business/north-hagley-community-sports-recreation-trust-christchurch-central-city), Clubs, 473 m - [Hagley Golf Club](https://www.chch.live/business/hagley-golf-club-christchurch-central-city), Golf courses, 489 m - [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 524 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52946414210727&lon=172.62111811467756) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52946414210727,172.62111811467756,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Botanic%20Gardens%20Tour) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Botanic Gardens Tour?** An attraction in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Botanic Gardens Tour?** Rolleston Avenue, Central City, on [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52946414210727,172.62111811467756,17) **Is Botanic Gardens Tour still trading?** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. **How do you contact Botanic Gardens Tour?** phone [027 4324 515](tel:0274324515) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.christchurchattractions.nz/botanic-gardens-tours/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@christchurchattractions.nz](mailto:info@christchurchattractions.nz) (its own website). **What other attractions are near Botanic Gardens Tour?** [The Albert Edward Oak](https://www.chch.live/business/the-albert-edward-oak-christchurch-central-city) (262 m), [Christchurch Running Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-running-tours-christchurch-central-city) (456 m), [Canterbury Museum](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-museum-christchurch-central-city) (508 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction). **What’s near Botanic Gardens Tour?** 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [ilex Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/ilex-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (82 m); the Riccarton Ave bus stop is 445 m away: routes 3, 5, 80, 86; a shared path passes within 82 m; nearest park: [Botanic Gardens](https://www.chch.live/park/1656-botanic-gardens) (99 m). **What stood where Botanic Gardens Tour is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52946414210727&lon=172.62111811467756) ## Sources - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-23 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/botanic-gardens-tour-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/attraction Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city