We have a call out for Volunteers and Market Fair stallholders!
The Copthorne is offering 10% off accommodation for the tour.
We’re pleased to announce five workshops.


ENJOY THE WONDERS OF SPRING IN WAIRARAPA’S BACKYARD
This spring, discover the vibrant colors and serene landscapes of North Wairarapa.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of carefully curated gardens,
offering inspiration with their unique blend of flora, fauna and sculptures.
REVEALED 2025 GARDENS
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Refreshments

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Bus friendly

Refreshments

Wine

Toilet

BYO picnic

Sales available

Wheelchair accessible
01: Carpe Diem
Tucked behind a contemporary home on what was once a bare one-acre paddock, Carpe Diem, “seize the day”, is both the name and philosophy behind Janet McDonagh’s evolving garden. View Garden
02: Jenny’s Garden
Jenny’s Garden stands as a living tribute to the late Jenny, whose deep love of plants and landscape endures in every leaf and bloom. View Garden
03: Sonia’s Garden
Nestled in the heart of Masterton, Sonia’s Garden is a serene, compact oasis, designed, planted, and lovingly tended over the past 11 years. View Garden
04: Stablehouse Garden
Less than five minutes from Masterton, nestled in the heart of the Wairarapa, lies a garden of extraordinary design and discipline. This exceptional one-hectare garden is owned by Sarah Delmonte and was designed by Lyn Eglinton.View Garden
05: The Sculptor’s Garden
Tucked away on just over an acre in Masterton, The Sculptor’s Garden is a tapestry of ever-changing beauty.View Garden
06: Jardin du Lac (Lake Garden)
This tranquil semi-rural location on the edge of town boasts a pond and a lake, abundant birdlife, mature trees, and opportunities a plenty.View Garden
07: Little Ardsley
Little Ardsley began as a retirement project in 2018, an ambitious transformation of two bare paddocks into a vibrant, productive, and ever-evolving garden. View Garden
08: No Rhyme nor Reason
The name of the Third Street garden, “No Rhyme nor Reason”, came about simply because there was never a grand plan, not then, and not now. View Garden
09: The Purple Dahlia
The Purple Dahlia is a small-scale flower farm and boutique florist rooted in both heritage and heart. The standout features include an extensive allium collection and sweet pea tunnels that fill the garden with scent and charm.View Garden
10: Loopline Haven
Visitors will find vegetable beds, an orchard and citrus grove, a walk-in berry frame, a picking garden, and even a developing woodland area. The plantings include less common varieties of citrus, herbs, and trees—such as Szechuan pepper. View Garden
11: Summerfield Garden
Summerfield Garden is true to its name, coming into its own in the summer months.View Garden
12: Summerhouse Garden
When John and Antoinette Lambert purchased their 4-hectare property in 2013, it was a wild and unkempt expanse of long grass, blackberry, and invasive weeds. View Garden
13: Braemar Farm Gardens
Braemar Farm Gardens, lovingly established over 30 years ago by Warren and Robyn, is a mature country garden rich in seasonal beauty and quiet charm. Set against a backdrop of rolling hills, the garden offers something new and beautiful in every season. View Garden
14: Pūkaha Wildlife Centre
Your Garden Tour ticket includes entry to Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre – the very place where this much-loved event began. View Garden
15: Dunvegan
Tucked into the Wairarapa countryside, Dunvegan is a garden shaped by over four decades of quiet determination and a love of colour. View Garden