The Duck Pond is a feature of Wellington Botanic Garden, a 25-hectare garden in Kelburn with specialised plant collections, protected native forest and views over Wellington City. From the Treehouse Visitor Centre balcony, visitors can look out over the Duck Pond and the magnolias. Other features include the Lady Norwood Rose Garden, the Rock Garden, the Discovery Garden and the Begonia House. The garden also includes the Cable Car, the Cable Car Lookout and the Cable Car Museum, and the Picnic Café.
We hear the Begonia House's floral displays and foyer are closed, so check before you go. The Play Area has been upgraded, with dual flying foxes and slides. The garden offers guided walks, dog walking, picnic areas and BBQs, and school visits.