September is approaching, and with one night of spring breeze, flowers will bloom everywhere. New Zealand is gearing up for spring, and cherry blossoms are on their way too. You don’t have to go too far to enjoy cherry blossoms. Discover some of the best places today and embark on a date with spring!
Where can I see cherry blossoms in Auckland?
Cornwall Park
Cornwall Park exhibits various colours throughout the year, especially in spring, resembling scenes from an anime. Last month, the magnolias were about to bloom, and now the cherry blossoms are in full bloom! If magnolias represent resilience, cherry blossoms add an extra touch of elegance.
Cornwall Park is not only a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Auckland, but it’s also an ideal place for picnics, chats, strolls, sunbathing, and even wedding photoshoots. What’s even more breathtaking is that if you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of Auckland enveloped in morning mist!
9 Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland
Albert Park
If you don’t want to venture too far, you can still enjoy cherry blossoms in downtown Auckland. In Albert Park behind the Auckland Art Gallery, there are several giant cherry blossom trees where you can take a leisurely walk, snap some photos, or bring your kids for a stroll. You can explore the adjacent art gallery, a two-in-one experience! Other flowers in the park are also starting to bloom.
Bowen Ln, Auckland
Auckland Domain
You may not have noticed that Auckland Domain also has a path lined with cherry blossom trees. In spring, the cherry blossoms here are exceptionally lovely, and their beauty remains undiminished even on rainy days. Nearby, you can visit the Auckland Museum to immerse yourself in a unique cultural atmosphere. You can spend a day here, as the nearby Wintergardens are also quite a sight! They are gorgeous, vibrant, and lush, making them perfect for photography.
Park Rd, Grafton, Auckland
Fo Guang Shan
You’ve probably heard of this place. It’s filled with traditional Eastern architecture, featuring gray-blue glazed tiles, vermilion stone pillars, and straight-edged windows, grand, majestic, solemn, and sturdy—all in one word: impressive!
With 56 cherry blossom trees planted along the Path to Buddhahood, combined with the black bricks, red walls, and expansive cherry blossoms, this place becomes a tourist hotspot every spring.
16 Stancombe Road, Flat Bush, Manukau
Christchurch Hagley Park
Nestled along the beautiful Avon River, it’s Christchurch’s most renowned cherry blossom spot, allowing people to leisurely stroll and quietly admire the beautiful scenery. In September, the cherry blossoms will reach their peak, creating an incredibly spectacular and endless cherry blossom avenue!
14 Riccarton Avenue
Wellington Aston Norwood Garden
Boasting New Zealand’s largest quantity and density of mature cherry blossom trees. Hundreds of them are vibrant and bursting with pink flowers. Remember to book your tickets in advance on their website; daytime cherry blossom viewing is around $11, and evening cherry blossom viewing is $20, allowing for a two to three-hour visit.
1747 SH 2 Wellington 5018
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Dunedin boasts one of the oldest botanical gardens, and the cherry blossoms here make you feel like you’re in a pink sea. Whether it’s spring or any other season, the garden features a variety of blooming flowers.
102 Hill Rd, The Gardens, Auckland
Waikato – Cambridge
Victoria Square & Victoria Street, Cambridge The Waikato region of New Zealand is famous for its enchanting natural landscapes, and the blooming of the Cambridge cherry blossoms attracts countless visitors. Every spring, when the cherry blossoms bloom, the entire region is covered in a sea of pink flowers.
There’s another great place near Auckland for cherry blossom viewing and leisure: the New Zealand Cherry Blossom Festival. This year, the cherry blossom festival will run for 7 days, starting from September 27th. It will take place on September 23rd-24th, September 29th-30th, and October 1st, 2023, which falls on a Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the blooming flowers, there will be various themed entertainment activities on different dates.
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