Key Information
Save the date 5-8 November 2026
Tickets
Tickets go on sale 9am 21 July 2026. Tickets can be purchased online via www.gardenmarlborough.co.nz. You will be redirected to our secure ticketing platform, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Alternatively bookings can be made by calling 0800 627 527, emailing admin@gardenmarlborough.co.nz, or visiting our office at 92 High Street, Blenheim (entrance off Henry Street).
We are working with a new ticketing provider this year to help streamline the ticket purchasing process for our guests. We have partnered with Humanitix, a ticketing platform built around the philosophy of “tickets for good, not greed”, with 100% of profits made from booking fees donated to charity. This aligns with Garden Marlborough’s values of giving back to the community.
A 3% booking fee applies to each ticket, covering the ticketing platform and secure payment processing.
Registration
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
Refunds and Cancellations
Refund requests will be considered by the Garden Marlborough Committee up until Wednesday 28 October 2026, being seven (7) days prior to the commencement of Garden Marlborough.
Any refund request received by this date will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. If approved, a refund of the ticket price, less any booking fees, will be credited to the original payment method used at the time of purchase.
Refunds will not be issued within seven (7) days prior to the commencement of the event or during the Garden Marlborough Festival.
Booking fees are non-refundable.
Ticket Transfers
If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to another person at any time prior to the event. Please contact us with the new attendee details.
Group bookings
For larger group bookings, please contact our office directly at admin@gardenmarlborough.co.nz or call 0800 627 527, and we’ll be happy to assist.
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 that self-drive options are not available.
What To Wear
We recommend wearing comfortable footwear and dressing for changeable weather including sun protection, as well as something warm and waterproof.
Lunch
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.
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.
Travelling to Marlborough
By Road
Approximate Travel times:
• Nelson to Blenheim (116km) 1hr 45 mins
• Christchurch to Blenheim (308km) 4 hours 30 minutes
• Westport to Blenheim (264km) 3 hours 40 minutes
By Air
Blenheim Airport has daily connections from Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.
The airport is approximately 10km from the town centre, with taxis and shuttle services available.
By Ferry
Interislander and Bluebridge ferries arrive into Picton, 28km from Blenheim (approximately a 30-minute drive).
Buses meet most ferry arrivals. For timetable information, contact Picton i-SITE on 03 520 3113 or Blenheim i-SITE on 0800 777 181.
Accommodation
For accommodation options and bookings, contact the Marlborough i-SITE on
0800 777 181. We recommend booking early.
Photography
Programme garden photos courtesty of Lindie Hawes Photography, Niki Macfarlane, Juliet Nicholas, Laura McCone, Aimée Preston and garden owners.
Terms & Conditions
Every effort has been made to ensure all events are held in accordance with the details set out in the programme. Garden Marlborough (2004) Inc. cannot be held responsible for those activities that do not proceed due to circumstances beyond the control of the organising committee. If circumstances necessitate replacement of a workshop/seminar presenter, ticket holders will be advised and, if not happy with the new arrangements, may apply for a refund.
Please note there are no exchanges or refunds on tickets except as required by law.
Privacy
We respect your privacy. Garden Marlborough Inc. does not sell or distribute customer contact information unless otherwise required as a matter of law. Garden Marlborough Inc. may collect, retain and update personal information provided by you, in order to process tickets and for future marketing. In accordance with the Privacy Act 1993, you have the right to access, and to request correction or removal of any of your personal information. If you have any concerns about your privacy, please feel free to contact us.
