Kids Garden Trail 🌱
Schedule
Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Wellington Botanic Garden | Wellington, WG
Pick up an activity sheet and discover hidden scenes throughout the gardens. Post your completed activity sheet in the letterbox and be in to win some amazing prizes! 🏆
🗓️ When: Tuesday 6 – Sunday 25 January 2026
⏰ Time: 9am–5pm daily
📍 Where: Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
💵 Cost: Free
How it works:
👉 Follow the self-led trail to learn about all about butterflies and spot the Golden Butterfly!
👉 Pick up an activity sheet at the Soundshell, Treehouse, or main entrance of the Botanic Garden.
👉 Drop your completed sheet off at the above spots to enter the prize draw.
👉Perfect for tamariki, this is a fun, free way to spend a summer day exploring the great outdoors.
This event is a part of Gardens Magic, brought by Wellington City Council. Set amongst the natural beauty of the Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā, this iconic and very Wellington summer event will paint the gardens with original lighting, activities for the kids, and the vibrant, powerful sounds of our capital’s musicians.
To find out more and see the full concert series programme, head to 👉 https://wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/events-and-festivals/gardens-magic
Where is it happening?
Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:








