No trip to **Christchurch** is complete without a visit to the **Botanic Gardens** and there is no better way to discover the astounding natural beauty of this central city oasis than on a **Caterpillar Garden Tour**! The **Christchurch Botanic Gardens** were first established in 1863 and now boasts 75 acres of exotic and indigenous plants and trees making this one of the best and most cherished **Christchurch attractions**. This fully **guided garden tour** is led by gardening experts taking you on an electric, solar-powered shuttle or “Caterpillar” to discover the natural beauty, history and culture of the Garden City. This **all-weather activity** is comfortable, eco-friendly and flexible as you can hop-on and hop-off at any clearly marked stop along the route. One ticket is valid for two days giving you plenty of time to explore the quiet corners and open lawns, relax, have a picnic, and feed the ducks while watching the punters float down the Avon River. Each season presents its own magical scenery with the fiery colours of autumn, a dusting of winter snow or the lush greens and colourful flowers of spring and summer - no matter what time of year you visit, the grounds are always well-maintained and looking their absolute best. The **Christchurch Botanic Gardens** are located right in the city centre so a **Caterpillar Garden Tour** is a great way to get your bearings and take in the beautiful sights of the garden city.