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
August to November 2024
Central Hawkes Bay Spring Fling. A series of outstanding events capturing the essence of spring in Central Hawkes Bay. More details on the website.
September 14, 10am-3pm
Auckland Horticultural Council Spring Flower Show. 956 Great North Road, Western Springs. Flowers | Plants | Produce | Floral arrangments | Plant sales | Raffles | Refreshments. $2 entry. Display entries open to everyone.
October 12-13
Wellington Orchid Society Spring Show incorporating a Sarcochilus Show. Walter Nash Stadium, Taita, Lower Hutt. Entry $4 cash.
October 19-20 10am-4pm
Motueka Garden Trail. Self drive tour of stunning gardens in Tasman region. Follow on Facebook
October 31 to November 3
Hurunui Garden Festival. Private gardens and homes from Amberley to Gore Bay, and Waikari to Hamner Springs. Ticket costs and information on the website.
November 1-10
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.
November
Pacific Rose Bowl Festival, Roger's Rose Garden, Hamilton Gardens. Entry $5, Gold Card $2.50, under 16 free with adult. Dates to be confirmed
November 1-10
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 7-10
Garden Marlborough. New Zealand's premier garden event. Garden tours, workshops and lectures. Visit the website for tickets.
November 9-10
Pukaha Wairarapa Garden Tour. Two day self drive featuring beautiful and unique private gardens. Annual fundraiser for Pukaha National Wildlife Centre.
November 14-17
Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival - a four day festival of gardens from Katikati to Te Puke. Tickets and information on the website.
November 16-17
Mangawhai Garden Ramble, Northland. A fundraiser for the Mangawhai Kindergarten and Mangawhai Playgroup. Information and tickets on the website.
November 16, 9am-4pm
Cross Hills Gardens Country Fair. 339 Rangiwahia Road, Kimbolton. 180 stalls in our 18-acre gardens. $20 entry, under 16 free.
November 2025
St Andrew's Garden & Art Trail 2025, Taupo.Town & country gardens all within 20 mins of Taupo. Dates to be confirmed.
November 8-9 2025
Katikati Garden Ramble 2025 'Up the Garden Path'. 17 urban and rural gardens to explore. Information on Facebook.
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
27-Sep-2020
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