see the cherry blossoms at new zealand’s blossom valley

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Turns out you don’t need to trek all the way to Japan to take a gander at some glorious cherry blossoms – you can spy them at the Aston Norwood Gardens near Wellington, New Zealand, instead.

The gardens celebrate the return of the pastel-hued flowers with Blossom Valley – an annual event where folks can spend hours roaming around the 14-acre space and taking in all the peaceful views. This year, the spring festivities are running until October 9th, so you best start planning your trip if you want to see nature put on a show. Head this-a-way if you fancy spending a day (or an evening) gazing at pretty blooms.