During January, the Wellington's Botanic Garden Sound Shell plays host to the ASB Gardens Magic Concert Series, which is part of the Summer City programme of music and performance.

On a beautiful summer’s evening the Wellington Botanic Garden Sound Shell is a delight. A small expanse of lawn surrounded on all sides by exquisite gardens is perfect to while away a magic time of year.

The lawn is ideal for a relaxed picnic venue (accommodating between 400 and 600 people) and the surrounding gardens and hill-sides account for many more when the event is larger.

At other times of year the Sound Shell is part of the huge area that is the Wellington Botanic Garden. Close by is the Duck Pond, Treehouse Visitor Centre, Fragrant Garden and Camellia Valley. Take a walk over the rise on Pine Hill Path and you’ll discover the Herb Garden and further on the beautiful Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Begonia House. Here you’ll find The Dell, which also hosts many outdoor events.

If you’re wishing to hire the Sound Shell for an event, here are some facts:

Capacity:
400 - 600 people.
Availability:
Not available during January and February.
Facilities include:
Small stage and toilets.
Suitability:
Wedding ceremonies, formal outdoor functions, organised ceremonies.
Accessibility:
Disabled access in main Botanic Garden.
Vehicles are not permitted in the Botanic Garden - gear must be taken in by hand.
Limited vehicle access for loading and unloading can be arranged by contacting the Treehouse Visitor Centre.
Conditions:
Cannot be hired exclusively.
No marquees.
Clients must remove all rubbish at the end of the event.
No ball or frisbee games and no spikes in the ground.
Cost and payment:
$50 non-refundable booking fee
Bookings:
Phone 04 499 1400 or email treehouse@wcc.govt.nz

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Some nearby places include: Tinakori Road, Kelburn, Wellington Cable Car.