Attending a gardening event in your region is a fantastic way to gain local expertise, with advice specific to your climate and gardening conditions. For example, we are very excited to visit the Wairarapa Garden Tour to see how gardeners handle the wind in our region.
Treat yourself to a beautiful day out in nature, wandering through gorgeous gardens and filling up on inspiration for your own space...
30th & 31st of October
The Kerikeri Garden Safari
Visit their website here for more information and to secure your ticket.
13th & 14th of November
Mangawhai Garden Ramble
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6th of November - Waikato
The Great Garden Tour
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21st of November
Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival
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12th - 14th of November
Rotorua Festival of Gardens
Explore the fascinating, unique selection of 35+ gardens in New Zealand's volcanic city and surrounding countryside. Celebrate the region's natural beauty, from vibrant flowers to bountiful native plant life. Let the festival inspire you. Featuring workshop by Lynda Hallinan, 'The Joy of Gardening.'
Visit their website here for more information and to secure your ticket.
29th of October - 7th of November
Taranaki Garden Festival
One of, if not the biggest New Zealand gardening event of the year! A 10-day celebration packed with activities, glorious gardens, bountiful backyards and astonishing artists.
New visitors and long-time festival fans will be wowed by the variety on offer. Country, cottage, sub-tropical, sustainable, vegetable, native, formal… there is something for everyone in the programme.
Gardeners walk you through their spaces themselves offering advice and answering any questions you have!
Visit their website here for more information and to secure your ticket.
29th of October - 7th of November
Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival
The Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival runs at the same time as the Taranaki Garden Festival and was created to be a more affordable and down to earth alternative. Their slogan is 'Real Gardens, Real People.' Their mission is to leave you feeling inspired no matter your budget, space or capacity you have at home, to create something magical in your own back yard.
Reviews of this garden festival speak to how friendly the gardeners are, and their willingness to share all of their knowledge with attendees.
Entry to each garden is only $2 per person.
Visit their website here for more information and to secure your ticket.
7th of November - Rangitikei
Up the Garden Path
6th & 7th of November
Wairarapa Garden Tour
This two day, self-drive garden tour features some absolutely stunning and unique gardens in the Wairarapa. There are some old favourites and some new gardens that have never been open to the public before!
Treat yourself to a coffee and lunch in Greytown or Martinborough in between gardens and you are guaranteed for a relaxing and beautiful weekend indeed!
Visit their website here for more information and to secure your ticket.
3rd - 7th of November
Garden Marlborough
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.
Visit their website here for more information and to secure your ticket.
28th - 31st of October - Canterbury
Hurunui Garden Festival
New Zealand’s celebrity gardening guru, the wonderful Lynda Hallinan, is attending the festival. She will be speaking at events that will educate, entertain, and inspire you.
Don't miss the free to attend Studio Home Gardening Sessions. Focused on knowledge beneficial to those starting out in gardening!
Visit their website here for more information and to secure your ticket.
*Bonnie (co-owner of Beauty and the Wind) grew up in Canterbury and is super proud to be from the region! If you are around make sure you don't miss this event!
9th of October - Christchurch
Botanical Expo & Rare Plant Fair
Botanical EXPOutdoor and Rare Plant Fair. Get your hands on precious plants you can't find in the trade.
Stroll round the glorious Broadfield Garden in an exciting original event brought to you by many plant enthusiast groups. A visually stunning spring alpine plant display, with pots and cut blooms, bunting and birdsong. Unique opportunity to access specialist plant sellers.
Visit their website here for more information and to secure your ticket.
28th of November - Christchurch
Governors Bay House & Garden Tour
Come and be inspired by the gardens and homes of “The Bay”. Enjoy the beautiful gardens, stroll through native bush, and discover local history. All set in a backdrop of stunning vistas and abundant native birdlife. You’ll see why Governors Bay is known for its passionate gardeners and unique lifestyle.
Visit their website here for more information and to secure your ticket.
17th of October
Dunedin Rhododendron Day
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Tour One: 17th - 24th November
Tour Two: 25th November - 2nd of December
The Travelling Masterclass
Check out this travelling masterclass hosted by Michael McCoy.
‘The Life-changing Design Tour’ takes in the best home garden designs of New Zealand's picturesque South Island.
Visit their website here for more information.
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