Welcome to The Rodin Cars Hurunui Garden Festival 2026!

We are delighted that you are joining us. This year we have 21 gardens and three historic homesteads for you to enjoy over our four-day festival.

Every location is distinctive, from quaint and whimsical hideaways to expansive, formal landscapes. Expect to encounter lush borders, creative plant combinations, eye-catching textures, and striking garden sculptures. You’ll find something to spark inspiration in every garden.

A special feature of our festival is the chance to meet our garden owners and share in their knowledge and enthusiasm.

You’ll also find plenty of photos of our gardens on this website, to help you chose gardens to visit. We know that a picture paints a thousand words, because we are gardeners too!

We are a self-drive festival, leaving you free to explore our unique region, and plan your own Hurunui adventure.

‍ ‍ Donna Good