Events
Third Monday of the month (ex Jan), 9.30am.
Hibiscus Coast Garden Club. Manly Bowling Club Hall, 56 Laurence Street, Whangaparoa. For people interested in horticulture & gardening. Includes shows/competitions, bus trips & talks. Annual fee $20pp, $25 couples; $3 door entry. Check the website
February 12 and 27, 11am to 12.30pm
Government House Auckland guided garden tours, Government House, Savannah Street, Epsom. Free entry but bookings essential. Two dates in February.
April 3
Gibbs Farm and Mincher Garden Experience for NZ Garden Trust members - a global showcase of sculpture plus the NZ Gardens Trust 'Wine and Wander'. Tickets $250 on the website.
April 3 to 6
NZ Gardens Trust 2025 conference, Auckland. Become a member and discover Auckland's breathtaking gardens. Membership from $65, conference registration $825, more information on the website.
May 7 to 11
Sculpture Northland 2025. Tai Tokerau sculpture artists showcase their creations at the magnificent Whangarei Quarry Gardens. Details on Facebook.
October 30 to November 2 2025
Hurunui Garden Festival. Private gardens and homes from Amberley to Gore Bay, and Waikari to Hamner Springs. Ticket costs and information on the website.
October 31 to November 9 2025
Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival. "Real gardens for real people". More than 40 gardens. Every year the selection includes new private gardens. $2 per person payable at each garden. Self-drive site map on website.
October 31 to November 9 2025
Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival. 10 days of glorious gardens and exciting events. Plus Sustainable Backyards Trail and Taranaki Arts Trail. Programmes, maps and tickets from the website.
November 2025
Pukaha Wairarapa Garden Tour. Two day self drive featuring beautiful and unique private gardens. Annual fundraiser for Pukaha National Wildlife Centre. Dates to be confirmed.
November 2025
St Andrew's Garden & Art Trail 2025, Taupo.Town & country gardens all within 20 mins of Taupo. Dates to be confirmed.
November 2025
Sherenden and Districts Garden Tour. Dates to be confirmed-check on Facebook.
November 2025
Mangakahia Garden Ramble, Mangakahia Valley, Northland. Date to be advised. Check on Facebook.
November 6 to 9 2025
Garden Marlborough. New Zealand's premier garden event. Garden tours, workshops and lectures. Visit the website for tickets.
November 8 to 9, 9am-5pm
Katikati Garden Ramble. Features 17 gardens in both urban and rural settings. Organised by Rotary.
November 14-16 2025
Rotorua Festival of Gardens 2025. Explore more than 40 gardens. Some offer refreshments and plants for sale. More information and tickets on the website.
To list your event please email details to office@gardeningnz.co.nz
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