Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden in the New Zealand city of Auckland. It is located in the suburb of Manurewa, in the Manurewa Local Board Area. The gardens cover 64 hectares (160 acres), and holds more than 10,000 plants.

Auckland Botanic Gardens
Auckland Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
TypeBotanic Garden
LocationManurewa, Auckland, New Zealand
Coordinates37.0130°S 174.9075°E / -37.0130; 174.9075
Area64 hectares (160 acres)
CreatedFebruary 23, 1982 (1982-02-23)
Operated byAuckland Council
Visitors1+ million (approx. per year)
Websitewww.aucklandbotanicgardens.co.nz

Land for the garden was purchased in 1968, developments started in 1973 and the garden opened to the public in 1982. Since its establishment, the gardens have been owned and operated by Auckland Council and its predecessors Auckland Regional Authority and Auckland Regional Council.

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