The Ōtari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve, at 150 Wilton Road in Wilton, Wellington. The website says it is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants. It has forest tracks through protected native bush, a carved waharoa at the entrance, and a visitor centre, Tāne Whakapiripiri.
Visitors can walk the forest tracks, join guided walks and private tours, or take a bird-watching guide. There are picnic areas and barbecues, dog walking is allowed, and school visits and volunteering are offered. The website also lists the Bird Watcher's Guide and a Native Garden brochure and map. Visitors say it is a quiet place for a walk among native trees, and that the forest is peaceful.