Step inside Kerikeri's hidden gardens
Explore Kerikeri’s private gardens at your own pace. Enjoy two days of discovery while supporting Kerikeri Rotary’s community projects, including local schools, youth, Plunket, Scouts and the Mid North Refuge.
31 October & 1 November
9.30 am – 4 pm both days
$35 for both days ・Under 15s free
Plan your weekend
Make it your weekend
Visit Saturday 31 October, Sunday 1 November, or both, from 9:30 am – 4 pm. Start at any participating garden and explore at your own pace.
Bring your garden guide
Bring your ticket and your garden guide. Wear your ticket prominently: no ticket, no entry. The guide includes garden descriptions, walking gradients, parking advice, and a map showing toilets, the 17 gardens, and where the Rotary Club of Kerikeri spends the Garden Safari proceeds.
Leave room for a treat
Find food and refreshments at several gardens. Others sell plants and art. Proceeds go to support the Northland Tui Marching team, Hospice Mid-Northland, and Bald Angels. Bring cash for refreshments and stalls as EFTPOS is not available.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are extremely grateful to the local garden owners, who generously open their grounds for you to wander at leisure. Many will be on-site and happy to chat to visitors.
Stay for the weekend
Make a weekend of your Garden Safari visit and discover Kerikeri’s many charms. From the historic Stone Store at the beautiful Kerikeri Basin to lively markets, great restaurants, art galleries and stunning Rainbow Falls, there’s plenty to explore beyond the gardens. These three accommodation providers are offering special rates for our out-of-town guests.
15% OFF THE FLEXIBLE RATE
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
Tau Henare Drive, Paihia, Waitangi
Stay 31 October – 2 November 2026 with the Garden Safari offer. Book online through Millennium using GARDENSAFARI26.
Subject to availability. No rooms are reserved. This code cannot be used for direct bookings.
SPECIAL GARDEN SAFARI RATE
Kerikeri Homestead Motel + Apartments
17 Homestead Road, Kerikeri
Contact the motel directly and ask for the Garden Safari rate.
☎︎ 0800 222 407
GARDEN SAFARI GUEST OFFER
Kerikeri Boutique Apartments + Studios
136 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri
Get in touch for details of the Garden Safari guest discount.
info@staykerikeri.co.nz
☎︎ 09 407 9203 ・ 021 223 3317
Need a garden makeover?
Buy raffle tickets at Garden 16.
Thank you to our sponsors
MAJOR SPONSOR
New World Kerikeri
Our sincere thanks to our major sponsor, New World Kerikeri, and to other sponsor organisations listed below. Their contributions are essential to the event's success.