Our native forest

There's something for everyone at the gardens

Our changing seasons make the Gardens a great place to visit year round

There is always something new to see and do at the Gardens!  Keep an eye on our calendar for all events, including displays, gardening workshops, holiday programmes and family events. 

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Tangled Roots: How Grasses Shaped Our World

Explore a story of the world written in grass

Nov 15 2025 - Mar 1 2026

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Growing Friends Plant Sales

Every Thursday 9am-12pm

Create Taonga Puoro (Māori musical instruments)

Create a native timber porotiti and a bamboo kōauau

Weave your own putiputi (flowers)

10am-12pm in the pā harakeke collection