About Otari-Wilton's Bush
Only 5 kilometres from downtown Wellington lies a unique treasure; 5 hectares of botanic gardens created for the collection and preservation of New Zealand's native plants nestled against the largest block of natural forest on the Wellington peninsula to survive initial settlement. Otari-Wilton's Bush is celebrated nationally and internationally as the only botanic garden dedicated to the cultivation of New Zealand's unique flora. It has been registered as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture(external link).
Learn about the fascinating flora that makes New Zealand unique with an easy stroll through the collections areas, or spend an afternoon exploring the 14 kilometres of track weaving through 100 hectares of ancient and regenerating native forest. You'll find no more beautiful place in Wellington to enjoy the wonders of New Zealand's natural environment than Otari-Wilton's Bush.
- Wellington City Council (WCC)(external link) manages Otari-Wilton's Bush.
- Positively Wellington Tourism(external link) offers all the information any visitor to our incredible city, the capital of New Zealand, could want - including detailed information about Otari-Wilton's Bush, of course!
- Greater Wellington Regional Council(external link) offers the Take Care community environmental care programme, which provides financial support and specialist assistance for community groups wanting to look after the environment - Otari-Wilton's Bush Trust has been heavily involved in just such a programme.
- bestgardening.com(external link) covers everything the New Zealand gardener could ever possibly want - feature articles, design ideas, plant notebooks, practical gardening advice, details on gardening event and more.
- New Zealand Gardens Trust(external link) was established by New Zealand's only national horticultural body, The Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture, to promote excellence in open gardens.
- Global Volunteer Network (GVN)(external link) provide travellers from overseas with the opportunity to volunteer assistance to conservation groups and conservation projects within New Zealand, exposing them to many aspects of New Zealand conservation and developing their awareness of the importance of conservation. GVN have provided much welcome help in restoration work at Otari.
- Karori Wildlife Sanctuary(external link) with its unique predator-proof fence, provides a safe haven for endangered native birds and other native wildlife in the heart of Wellington city.
- Ngaio/Crofton Downs Progressive Association(external link) works to promote the values of the natural beauty, heritage and built environment that is Ngaio - a close neighbour of Otari-Wilton's Bush.
- Project Crimson(external link) is a charitable conservation Trust that aims to protect the New Zealand native Christmas trees of pohutukawa and rata.
- New Zealand Plant Conservation Network(external link) was established in 2003 with the vision to conserve indigenous species of plants that could become extinct or be placed at risk of extinction as a result of human action or indifference, and to encourage the recognition, restoration and preservation of the rich, diverse and unique plant life of New Zealand.
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