Dunedin Chinese Garden
Dunedin Chinese Garden
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Explore an authentic example of a Chinese scholar's garden that celebrates the Chinese influence on Otago's history and heritage. The Garden Gift Shop offers the chance to find something culturally different while the Tea House allows you to take your taste buds on their very own tour of China. The garden is open every day expect Christmas Day. As one of only three gardens outside China and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere, it is a truly captivating cultural experience not to be missed.
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  • afong138
    Sydney, Australia293 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice Chinese garden to visit
    It is a small & basic garden but worth the visit. Specially if you are interested in the history of early Chinese settlements during gold rush period in 1866. If you got time, the video is over half an hour about the history on how the Chinese was badly treated at that time. The entry fee are $10/adult & $7.20 for senior. It is walking distance from town center & a pay car parking area near by. There is also a small gift shop, tea house & also a clean toilet on site. The majority of pathway are fully wheelchair accessible.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 17 January 2024
  • london057
    Dublin, Ohio683 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very Nice 👍 Chinese Garden
    Very nice Chinese garden 🪴 . Another the buildings at this garden 🪴 reminded me of the buildings of at the China 🇨🇳 Pavilion at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World 🌍 in Florida . Lastly these gardens also remind of the Japanese Tea 🍵 Gardens in both San Francisco and Buenos Aires.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 22 January 2024
  • bookwormKarin
    Biel, Switzerland216 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unforgettable!
    Make sure to plan enough time for this gem. It's small but there's so much to see and admire. Also take the time to read at least a few of the information pannels. An unforgettable outing for people who seek beauty, serenity and calm within a bustling city.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 17 April 2024
  • cjmjs
    Christchurch, New Zealand74 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must see tourist attraction
    Visited with family. Amazing tranquil space in the middle of the city. Design very clever making the garden seem bigger than is. Seated spaces to take in the atmosphere. Craftsmanship of the structures are very impressive. Good to learn about local Chinese history. Will go again
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 June 2024
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Marsha D
Santa Rosa, CA55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Our New Zealand guide recommended to our Ohio State Univ. Alum. Assoc. group that we visit the unique Chinese Garden in Dunedin. We truly appreciated each authentic feature!! We had just visited the famous Chinese Garden in Shanghai in October and truly admired the special care that was given in the development of this reproduction. Each and every room surrounding the garden was beautifully done and very special.
Written 7 March 2020
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Garry H
Edmonton, Canada61 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
Visited today and thought it wonderful. Being a winters day I can imagine just how nice it would be in Spring and Summer. It’s a lot larger than it looks from the outside. Lots of information about Chinese culture and the early Chinese settlers in the region.
Written 15 June 2020
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TravelsWithPhillip
Auckland, New Zealand348 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021
These are traditional Chinese gardens, similar to what you see in China. The garden consists of paths, water features, planting and rock formations laid out in accordance with Chinese philosophy. The wall of the early history of the Chinese in New Zealand is well worth taking the time to be read.
It is located in the city centre, it is worth to visit when you visit Dunedin.
Written 18 February 2021
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buckeyetravel
Ohio315 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
For the entrance price I was expecting a larger garden but it was pretty small and not overly impressive. The settlers museum next door is really good so definitely give that a try. If you are tight on time you can skip this one.
Written 14 January 2020
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afong138
Sydney, Australia293 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
It is a small & basic garden but worth the visit. Specially if you are interested in
the history of early Chinese settlements during gold rush period in 1866.
If you got time, the video is over half an hour about the history on how the
Chinese was badly treated at that time. The entry fee are $10/adult & $7.20 for
senior. It is walking distance from town center & a pay car parking area
near by. There is also a small gift shop, tea house & also a clean toilet on site.
The majority of pathway are fully wheelchair accessible.
Written 18 January 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Robert E
Carterton, New Zealand35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
To the out of town visitor this is kind of hidden away but once found an enjoyable wander is waiting to be had.
The wall of the early history of the Chinese in New Zealand is well worth taking the time to be read. Their green tea is the real thing not a pretend one and taken outside by the water is a real refresher of life.
Written 20 January 2020
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James M
Auckland, New Zealand422 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
My lovely wife and I wandered around the Chinese Garden for an our when recently in Dunedin. We really enjoyed the peaceful tranquility of the place and it is worth taking your time to absorb this knowledge while there. Thoroughly recommended.
Written 3 January 2020
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london057
Dublin, OH683 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Very nice Chinese garden 🪴 . Another the buildings at this garden 🪴 reminded me of the buildings of at the China 🇨🇳 Pavilion at Epcot Center at Walt Disney World 🌍 in Florida . Lastly these gardens also remind of the Japanese Tea 🍵 Gardens in both San Francisco and Buenos Aires.
Written 22 January 2024
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bookwormKarin
Biel, Switzerland216 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Solo
Make sure to plan enough time for this gem. It's small but there's so much to see and admire. Also take the time to read at least a few of the information pannels. An unforgettable outing for people who seek beauty, serenity and calm within a bustling city.
Written 17 April 2024
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422iana
Dunedin, New Zealand3,610 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Very busy on Chinese New Year, but great to see a large community involvement. Best to see the gardens when only a few people are around. Check out events during the year. Gold coin donation on Chinese New Year.
Written 29 January 2020
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