Event

Waiheke Garden Festival

Waiheke Island Region

Overview

Dates for the 2026 event will be announced in early 2026.

Every two years, the Jassy Dean Trust welcomes visitors to the Waiheke Garden Festival – a joyful weekend on Waiheke Island filled with beauty, creativity, and community spirit. Wander through a handpicked selection of stunning private gardens, soak up live music, discover local art, taste delicious food, and browse plant sales and market stalls. The Waiheke Garden Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Jassy Dean Trust, with all proceeds benefiting local children and their families who are experiencing medical emergencies, illnesses, or have ongoing health or developmental needs.

The Gardener

For more information visit www.waihekegardenfestival.org.nz

Garden Size

Gardens throughout Waiheke Island vary in size.

Info

Price

The early bird price is $40 (until 30/09/2024), and then tickets are $50 each (Valid for both days).
Tickets are available in person at FULLERS 360 Matiatia and Paper Plus Waiheke or online at fullers.co.nz.
We highly recommend biking. You can purchase a discounted e-bike hire and festival package with all proceeds from the bike hire benefiting the Trust thanks to eRide Waiheke. Head to fullers.co.nz for all ticket options. All bike riders are welcome to a free hot drink and scone at Garden 4.
Bus tour. Fullers 360 offers a wonderful bus tour option to visit selected gardens for those not wishing to drive. Book ahead as seats are limited. Buses leave at 10 am from Matiatia for those arriving off the 9 am ex-Auckland ferry. Gardens included will be Gardens 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10 and the Art Stop. Nb: changes may apply on the day due to time constraints.
Parking

Although the festival is a self-drive event many of our gardens have difficult road access and Waiheke has very narrow, windy roads. Please comply with all parking signage.
We invite you to self-drive but please be aware that access to some properties can get crowded and patience is needed for parking. We encourage carpooling wherever possible.
Wheelchair Access

Please note most of the gardens are not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Dogs allowed?

No dogs allowed.
Food available?

Delicious food and drinks to purchase at some of the gardens.
Children allowed?

Children under the age of 14 years are free and welcome.
Toilets?

Only a few gardens have visitor toilets. Please check the map on the website or in the brochure for options.
Plants/Sales

There will be local art for sale and be sure to visit Ngaio's Famous Plant Sale!

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Contact

Price

The early bird price is $40 (until 30/09/2024), and then tickets are $50 each (Valid for both days).

Tickets are available in person at FULLERS 360 Matiatia and Paper Plus Waiheke or online at fullers.co.nz.

We highly recommend biking. You can purchase a discounted e-bike hire and festival package with all proceeds from the bike hire benefiting the Trust thanks to eRide Waiheke. Head to fullers.co.nz for all ticket options. All bike riders are welcome to a free hot drink and scone at Garden 4.

Bus tour. Fullers 360 offers a wonderful bus tour option to visit selected gardens for those not wishing to drive. Book ahead as seats are limited. Buses leave at 10 am from Matiatia for those arriving off the 9 am ex-Auckland ferry. Gardens included will be Gardens 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10 and the Art Stop. Nb: changes may apply on the day due to time constraints.