What's On Where

  • Workshops and Events: Wednesday 4th November

    Screening + Q&A with Dr Peter Sergel: The Time Traveller's Guide to Hamilton Gardens

    Whitehaven Theatre, 2 Hutcheson Street

    7.00pm - 9.00pm

  • Workshops and Events: Thursday 5th November

    Rachel Gray and Richard Hayden: Create Your Own Garden 

    Greenslade Barn, 31 Murray's Road (head to the end of the drive then take a right towards the barn - parking available in paddock beside barn)

    2.00pm - 4.00pm


    Peter Langlands: Workshop Talk – Ten Years of Foraging

    Nativity Hall, 76 Alfred Street.

    2.00pm - 3.30pm


    An Evening with Sarah Tuck

    Whitehaven Theatre, 2 Hutcheson Street

    7.00pm - 9.00pm

  • Workshops and Events: Friday 6th November

    Peter Langlands: Guided Foraging Walk

    Bus Stop 1 by the Clocktower in Seymour Square

    8.30am - 12.30pm


    Helen McLeod: Capture Incredible Images Easily with your Smartphone

    Chart Room, Scenic Hotel, 65 Alfred Street (next to GM Event HQ)

    8.30am - 12.30pm


    Amanda Warren: Garden for Life: Designing Regenerative Urban Spaces

    Nativity Hall, 76 Alfred Street

    9.00am - 11.00am


    Carolyn Austin, Forever Floral Press: The Art of Pressed Flowers

    Greenslade Barn, 31 Murray's Road (head to the end of the drive then take a right towards the barn - parking available in paddock beside barn)

    9.00am - 11.00am


    Martin Steel-Brown, City Botanics: The Power of a Statement Pot

    Nativity Hall, 76 Alfred Street

    1.30pm - 3.30pm


    Kate Williams, The After-hours Stylist: Christmas Wreath Workshop

    Greenslade Barn, 31 Murray's Road (head to the end of the drive then take a right towards the barn - parking available in paddock beside barn)

    2.00pm - 4.00pm


    Ripeka Hook: Rongoā Māori

    The Foundry, 4 John Street

    2.00pm - 4.00pm

  • Workshops and Events: Saturday 7th November

    Helen McLeod: Capture Incredible Images Easily with your Smartphone

    Chart Room, Scenic Hotel, 65 Alfred Street (next to GM Event HQ)

    8.30am - 12.30pm


    Richard Hayden: Rhythm, Repetition and Texture: Garden Design for Year-Round Interest

    Whitehaven Room, Whitehaven Theatre, 2 Hutcheson Street

    9.00am - 10.30am


    Field to Plate: A Wild Game Experience

    Bus Stop 3 in front of GM HQ (refer to bus depature map)

    9.00am - 3.00pm


    Martin Steel-Brown, City Botanics: The Power of a Statement Pot

    Nativity Hall, 76 Alfred Street

    9.00am - 11.00am


    Kate Williams, The After-hours Stylist: Christmas Wreath Workshop

    Greenslade Barn, 31 Murray's Road (head to the end of the drive then take a right towards the barn - parking available in paddock beside barn)

    9.00am - 11.00am


    Amanda Warren: Garden for Life: Designing Regenerative Urban Spaces

    Nativity Hall, 76 Alfred Street

    1.30pm - 3.30pm


    Carolyn Austin, Forever Floral Press: The Art of Pressed Flowers

    Greenslade Barn, 31 Murray's Road (head to the end of the drive then take a right towards the barn - parking available in paddock beside barn)

    2.00pm - 4.00pm


    Kiwi Spirit Distillery: A Botanical Cocktail Masterclass

    Two Rivers Wine Bar at Garden Marlborough HQ

    2.00pm - 4.00pm


    Twilight Soiree at Cloudy Bay

    Cloudy Bay Vineyard, 229 Jacksons Road

    6.30pm - 9.30pm

  • Garden Tours

    All buses depart from Seymour Square.


    Please refer to bus departure map below for the location of your bus stop.

     

    We recommend arriving at your bus 10mins before departure. If you are in large group, we advise arriving 15-20mins early to ensure you can all be seated on the same bus.

     

    All tours return to Seymour Square.

Bus Stop Map

Garden tours bus stop departure points map

Garden Tours bus stop departure points map
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Helpful Information

  • Do I Need To Register?

    All ticket holders for day events must register at Garden Marlborough HQ, 92 High Street (entrance off Henry Street), prior to your first event. At registration you will collect your GM bag and lanyard.


    Evening event ticket holders may proceed directly to their venue with their electronic ticket.

  • Registration Hours

    Wednesday 4 November: 9.00am – 6.30pm 

    Thursday 5 November: 7.30am – 6.30pm 

    Friday 6 November: 7.30am – 6.30pm 

    Saturday 7 November: 7.30am – 2.00pm


  • Dietary Requirements

    Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.


    You can email admin@gardenmarlborough.co.nz with your booking reference, or call 0800 627 527.


    Dietary requests cannot be accommodated during event week.

  • Water

    Please bring a reusable water bottle. Water will be available at most (but not all) locations.

  • Workshop Venues

    Check out the What’s on Where. 


  • Garden Tours

    All tours are fully guided and travel by bus, departing from and returning to Seymour Square in central Blenheim. Guests must be 12 years or over to attend the tours due to water hazards at some of the gardens. Anyone attending between 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.


    Please note no self-drive available.

  • Lunch Options

    Lunch is included on full day tours.


    For half-day tours and workshops, lunch can be pre-ordered on the website for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Pre-ordered lunches can be collected from Garden Marlborough Event HQ on the day.

  • Parking

    The Alfred Street Carparking Building is only a short walk from Garden Marlborough Event HQ and the bus departures at Seymour Square. It has all day parking available for $6 a day. 


    For more information on parking available in Blenheim CBD you can visit the Marlborough District Council website. https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/services/parking/parking-fees-and-locations-blenheim


    There is no parking available at the Blenheim Club where Garden Marlborough HQ is located. 

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