We had a wonderful four days opening 18 gardens and two historic homesteads to the public. The weather was brilliant, although a little blustery at times and it was great to see so many happy visitors from all over New Zealand and even overseas. The Hurunui Garden Festival is growing from strength to strength and the committee and property owners truly appreciate each and every person who comes to view the properties and marvel at the incredible work the owners have done to be 'festival ready.'

Online ticket sales have now closed. However, you can still come along and enjoy the properties on show during the Festival! Gardens are $10 cash per adult on entry and Historic Homesteads are $20 cash per adult on entry.

If you need help planning your trip, download our handy guide from the website. It has the maps for each cluster, information about each property and helpful notes for eating, accommodation and more.

September is the last month when you can buy tickets on our website www.hurunuigardenfestival.com

Alternatively, you can pay $10 cash per person on the gate of each garden on the day.

The guidebooks are also available for order. The guidebooks are jam packed with information about each garden, tours, events and helpful details to make your visit enjoyable. These are free so if you would like one sent to you, you can order online and just pay the postage. Alternatively, they will also be able to be downloaded from the website.

Early bird ticket sales are now live on our website www.hurunuigardenfestival.com

For this month, there will be an opening special where you can buy 10 garden entry tickets ($100) and get two free or buy five garden entry tickets ($50) and get 1 free. Make sure you don't miss out on this fabulous deal!

Early bird ticket sales are now live on our website www.hurunuigardenfestival.com

For this month, there will be an opening special where you can buy 10 garden entry tickets ($100) and get two free or buy five garden entry tickets ($50) and get 1 free. Make sure you don't miss out on this fabulous deal!

Early bird ticket sales - July 1st 2024

On July 1st, ticket sales will go live on our website www.hurunuigardenfestival.com

For the first month, there will be an opening special where you can buy 10 garden entry tickets ($100) and get two free or buy five garden entry tickets and get 1 free. Make sure you don't miss out on this fabulous deal.

Put the dates in your diary and get that accommodation booked!

Ticket sales are drawing ever closer, and the committee are squirreling away behind the scenes getting the guidebook off to print. We are very excited to bring you this years line up of 19 gardens and two historic homesteads! There will be something for everyone, and for our seasoned visitors - brand new gardens.

Important information to help you prepare

Dates: Thursday 31st October - Sunday 3rd November 2024, 9am-5pm daily

We're back!

2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Hurunui Garden Festival. Our opening dates will be Thursday 31st October through until Sunday 3rd of November, with gardens and homesteads available to view between 9am and 5pm.

Thank you!

The organising committee would like to extend our gratitude to all of the visitors who braved the weather and came to enjoy the spectacular gardens.

The garden owners put so much effort into making sure their gardens are the best they can be, and nothing is more rewarding than lots of smiling faces walking through the gates!

Online ticket sales have now closed.

However, you can still pay cash on the day at each garden. $10 per person, per garden.

Guidebooks can be picked up now or downloaded

They're ready! You can pick up a guidebook from one of the locations listed below, or head on over to our website and download a digital copy. The guide books have maps of the clusters, information about each garden, the events which are on and the amenities available in each area.

Don't forget!

This year's festival runs from Thursday, October 26th to Sunday, October 29th. We look forward to seeing you there!

Early Bird Tickets are now ON SALE!

For July only, buy 10 GET 2 TICKETS FREE (12 total)

Welcome to the Hurunui Garden Festival Committee for 2023. At the Hurunui Garden Festival AGM in April these ladies took on the role of organising and bringing to you all another great garden festival on Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th October 2023.

Trees are groaning with unexpected growth with all the summer rain. What a brilliant autumn this is going to be. I do not think I have ever seen the Hurunui look so good, emerald green and now the change of season which for me is one of mother nature’s jewels before winter sets in.

Autumn is a great time for your garden and a time when we are lucky enough to enjoy some of the most settled weather of the year. The trees are beginning to change colour and we have now "fallen back" with day light saving. The Easter Bunny is also close by. Easter also brings a great opportunity to get into the garden. In Autumn the long warmish days with the crisp starts are a good time to get the jobs done after the summer heat.

From Thursday October 27th through to Sunday 30th October. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the fifth Hurunui Garden Festival. This year the festival is showcasing 25 gardens/homesteads/artists and collections in six cluster areas throughout the Hurunui Region.

From Thursday October 27th through to Sunday 30th October. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the fifth Hurunui Garden Festival. This year the festival is showcasing 25 gardens/homesteads/artists and collections in six cluster areas throughout the Hurunui Region.

September is officially the beginning of Spring so as our gardens start to show us some beautiful spring flowers, blossoms and colour so also are our Hurunui Garden Festival homeowners preparing to welcome you to their homes for our 2022 Garden Festival.