Bason Botanic Gardens
Bason Botanic Gardens
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Voyage814641
Woodville, New Zealand34 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
What a fantastic area the Bason botanical gardens is. Serene,amazing and just wonderful. So much to see and be thankful for ancestors for what they planted, if only we could say thank you!
These gardens are a total must, an enjoyment for everyone!!!
These gardens are a total must, an enjoyment for everyone!!!
Written 19 February 2020
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Tasha
Whanganui, New Zealand35 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
I usually go there with my friends for walk. It is such a beautiful natural place. The paths are made in such a way that you might feel like you are in some sort of forest. Very quiet and calming place. Must visit in Wanganui especially in the morning or in the evening.
Written 28 December 2020
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hotrodgurl
Waipukurau, New Zealand506 contributions
Feb 2022
Beautiful and expansive, we didn't even see it all. Lovely conservatories and the gardens were well maintained as were the grounds. Really loved going here. Probably go back again to see what we didn't today.
Written 8 February 2022
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Mike W
124 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
The Bason Botanic Gardens are a real treat and well worth visiting. The gardens are well set out and have a variety of different planted areas. The home garden is superb and a tribute to the original owner. A great way to spend a few hours with many highlights. Plenty of space for the kids to run around. Highly recommended.
Written 4 January 2023
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Angela
New Zealand2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
My friend and I went there for a walk on the weekend. It is such a beautiful and calm place. You can listen to the sounds of birds chirping and the flowing water. It felt like i was lost somewhere in the heaven away from the stresses of my life. A must visit if you want to have a nice quiet “ME” time.
Written 23 July 2020
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Diane K
Wellington, New Zealand35 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
The borders are lovely. Amazingly big succulents. Italianate hill walk. Fantastic barbecues. Glass houses. A lake and lawns. What wonderful botanic gardens. Why did I not discover them before?
Written 30 December 2020
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rod d
Wellington, New Zealand87 contributions
Oct 2020
This is one of the best botanical gardens I have been to. It is huge, and well-served by roads within. It is a great place for a picnic and well-laid out. Whanganui is so lucky to have it.
Written 30 October 2020
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Wallasey, UK4 contributions
Feb 2020
The botanical gardens are situated within 10 minutes drive of Whanganui, the gardens and the orchid house are exceptional
Written 21 March 2020
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Allgoodthyngs
Shrewsbury, UK1,639 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Set off in sunshine arrived in rain, even that couldn't spoiled our visit. We ambled around the tracks tree and plant spotting and shelter in the conservatories. Sure came out and we were off again! Love ht settlers home and garden, beautiful.
Great little gas BBQ's around the place could well imagine coming back on a better day. If I lived locally this would be a regular visit.
Beautifully cared for and if you cant walk far you can drive around the entire gardens and get out for a stroll hen you feel like it. A fabulous garden for everyone.
Great little gas BBQ's around the place could well imagine coming back on a better day. If I lived locally this would be a regular visit.
Beautifully cared for and if you cant walk far you can drive around the entire gardens and get out for a stroll hen you feel like it. A fabulous garden for everyone.
Written 16 May 2018
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Hugues S
Haguenau, France2,081 contributions
Oct 2015 • Business
Maybe it was not the good time to go there as many flowers were not open. Must be nicer in late spring time or summer time
Written 16 October 2015
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What are the hours of operation on Tuesdays in November?
Written 16 August 2018
Hi,
Below is the information from their WEBSITE
Hours
The closing times at Bason Botanic Gardens are variable throughout the year. There is no lighting at the Gardens, and the security firm need to check people are out and shut the gates before it is dark. In order to try and create some certainty for visitors wanting to go out to Bason in the evening, the following closure times will apply during the daylight saving period:
First month of Daylight saving 8am – 6:30 pm
From Labour Weekend 8am – 8 pm
From December to end of February 8am-8:30pm or until dusk.
From March – April 8am – 7:30
From April to end of Daylight saving: 8am – 6:30
Outside of daylight saving 8am – 5:30 pm
Conservatory 9.00am - 4.30pm
So, by interpretation of this information, the month of November the opening hour will be between 8am till 6.30m, excluded the Conservatory.
If you want to make sure, ask by email to
For Venue Bookings, BBG Maintenance and Management contact the Whanganui (Wanganui) District Council:
Hope this answer your question.
Written 17 August 2018
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