The Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens are a tranquil oasis of plant collections, native forest and gentle, grassy slopes just 15 minutes from the centre of Auckland.
The 65ha site has more than 10,000 different plants, ranging from New Zealand natives to exotics.
Frano's Cafe serves morning or afternoon tea, and light lunches.
Open daily 8am to dusk (6pm, or 8pm during daylight saving).
Contact: 303 1530
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Quiet escape at the Botanic Gardens
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