Hurunui District
Visit private gardens, historic homes, and artists from Amberley to Gore Bay, and Waikari to Hanmer Springs, many within one hour’s drive of Christchurch and the airport. Walk inside some of Hurunui’s outstanding historic homesteads. Plus a showcase of local artists.
Described as "real gardens for real people". Featuring more than 40 gardens. Every year the selection includes new private gardens, some stunning gardens returning after a break and four public gardens . Tickets $2 pp/garden
Taranaki
Aotearoa’s longest running sustainable garden trail! 10 days of visiting more than 25 properties talking with gardeners and DIY enthusiasts, who grow healthy, affordable backyards keeping the environment in mind.
Kerikeri
Discover exceptional private gardens open exclusively for the New World Kerikeri Rotary Garden Safari. Spend two days exploring inspiring landscapes in the heart of NZ's beautiful subtropical north.
Marlborough
NZ's premier garden event, was dreamt up by gardeners for gardeners. Celebrating Marlborough's stunning landscape, it showcases the very best the region has to offer with a range of garden tours, workshops and social events.
Full and half day garden tours encompass everything from compact designer gardens in the heart of town to breath-taking country estates. Workshops provide the opportunity to brush up on skills and horticultural knowledge with experts from New Zealand and overseas.
A self-drive biennial event for gardeners and island visitors. 10 beautiful gardens, live music, local art for sale, delicious food, plant sales, market stalls.
Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Jassy Dean Trust which supports sick children and their families on Waiheke Island.
7-8 November 2026
At least 16 gardens on display in the Mangawhai Garden Ramble, a fundraiser for the Mangawhai Kindergarten and Mangawhai Playgroup. Each year the selection of gardens varies in size, style and age, with several featuring special attractions such as ponds, water features, artwork and historic buildings.
Rogers' Rose Garden, Hamilton Gardens
Entry $5, Gold Card $2.50, under 16 free with adult. Sat 12-5pm, Sun 10am - 4.30pm
Dig into Manawatu through the best gardens in the region and the ultimate country fair. 20 beautiful gardens of all shapes and sizes from award winning public gardens and rambling estates through to small cottage gardens and wild wetlands.
Festival Hub - "Bloom in the Bay", Historic Village, Tauranga
Showcasing 60 gardens and 100+ artists displaying their work in the gardens and galleries through Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty. 1 or multi day passes, transport available. Garden registrations now open.
Set in 18 acres of the most beautiful private gardens you'll find a record number of artists, makers, creators, growers and all round clever people who have travelled from all corners of the North Island in New Zealand to showcase their product!
This two day, self-drive garden tour features 14 beautiful and unique gardens from around Wairarapa. The Tour is a major fundraiser for Pukaha Mt Bruce, allowing the centre to continue its vital work of conservation and restoration of our native flora and fauna.
This will be the 10th Sculpture Northland showcasing Tai Tokerau sculpture artists in the subtropical oasis of the Whangarei Quarry Gardens. Wide range of sculptures from small and very affordable to high end works from recognised professional artists.
15A Caversham Rd, Westmere, Whanganui
Hosted by the Whanganui Potters' Studio enjoy a wander around pottery and garden art stalls. Refreshments, plants etc also for sale. Free entry.
Anam Cara Gardens, 150 Rangiuru Rd, Otaki
A celebration of art, not only pottery and ceramics but painting, wood, steel stone etc held at the beautiful Anam Cara Gardens. Opportunity to relax and enjoy not only the art but the gardens as well. Demonstrations by some artisans. Refreshments available.
Operetu, Fort Takapuna, 170 Vauxhall Rd, Devonport, Auckland
NZ's largest and longest running outdoor sculpture exhibition will showcase around 100 large scale, diverse and interactive sculptures by established and emerging NZ artists. All artworks for sale. One of the largest fundraising events for Women’s Refuge NZ.
New Zealand’s foremost outdoor sculpture exhibition aims to make a unique contribution to the cultural life of New Zealanders and visitors by creating opportunities for people to experience the power and beauty of contemporary sculpture in the landscape.
Rotorua
A biennial event last held in 2025. Explore more than 40 gardens. Around half of the gardens are new to the Festival and many are within the Rotorua suburban area. Some will offer refreshments, entertainment and plants for sale.
The second 3 day self drive event offers something for everyone. From charming urban retreats to expansive rural landscapes, our featured gardens — heritage trees, permaculture practices, vibrant potager gardens, local art and more.
Up the Garden Path, Katikati's garden ramble features 17 gardens on display in both urban and rural settings. Organised by Rotary.
Hawkes Bay
A local tour around some beautiful gardens in the Sherenden and Districts area. Potentially with some houses open to view also. Sherenden School will have food/drinks and market stalls to complete a fantastic day out in the countryside.TBC November 2026
A unique opportunity to ramble through a select group of gardens in the Ruapehu region. A fundraiser for Ohakune Primary School and Hato Hone St John Waimarino Area Committee. Alternates Spring and Summer.
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In the last Whangarei Garden Discovery, 12 fabulous gardens were on show. From vertical vegetable planting, enchanting subtropicals and small urban delights, to grand sweeping lawns, waterfalls and sculptures galore.