About Hagley Park

Hagley Park spread over a sprawling 400 acres to explore with brilliant autumn colors should be in every nature lover's list of things to do in Christchurch. Truly an asset to the Christchurch to be blessed with this wonderful Hagley Park ranging from the very beautiful Botanical Gardens, splendid rose gardens to the rockery, the English country herbaceous garden, the children's pool and play area, these gardens have it all. This huge park created in 1855 is well diversified and enthralls kids, youth and old alike. While the north section has the Botanic Garden and Canterbury museum with river Avon flowing through it. The south section has Hagley Oval, Christchurch's test cricket venue and other playgrounds   The locals go for a jogging, as there are both jogging and running tracks. Hagley Park is divided into North and South parks split by Riccarton Avenue. Christchurch Botanic Gardens are situated with this park. The Gardens were begun in 1863  and are an oasis in the city. The 21 hectares of trees, ponds, tropical flowers, horticultural displays, conservatories, memorials, garden art, and walking tracks inspire the 1.1 million visitors that pass through the garden gates every year.  There are botanical gardens, a New Zealand native plants and trees section, heaps of short walks and a lovely children’s playground area with small swimming pool areas for the kids. With a wide geographical variety, lots to see and enjoy, nicely groomed walking areas, you'll want to stop by on any non-rainy day.

Must See

  • Tennis courts
  • Rugby fields
  •  Botanical gardens
  • Golf course
  •  Canterbury Museum. 

How to reach

Catch Bryndwr - Huntsbury, bus 17. walk for 5 minutes to reach the park. The fare is 12 NSD. distance is 8km.

Tips

  • Carry snacks with you. They will serve handy after so many activities.
  • Bring your blanket and snacks and sit in the shade.
  • One can find numerous walking paths and many football fields.
  • The botanical garden can be enjoyed before sunset.
  • Gondola and lakes can be good relaxation.
  • The park is actually huge and will take  a lot of time and energy to be explored completely.

 

Visit Time

Sunday : 07:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.                                                           

Monday : 07:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.                                                               

Tuesday : 07:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.                                                               

Wednesday : 07:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.                                                           

Thursday : 07:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.                                                               

Friday : 07:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.                                                                     

Saturday : 07:00 a.m. to 09:00 p.m.                                                                

 

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Waiting Time

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

1:30 hours

 

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