This takes place over the weekend of 27–28 January.

“Enjoy a relaxing summer day out exploring 12 gardens, while supporting some amazing charities.”

Tickets and printed copies of the map are available from the following locations:

🌱Harrisons Gardenworld, Peka Peka & Feilding

🌱 Palmers Garden Centres, Plimmerton & Miramar

🌱 New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, Raumati

🌱 Twigland Gardeners World, Johnsonville

🌱 Westbury Pharmacy, Waikanae

These will also be available on the weekend of the trail between 10 am – 2 pm from the Lions Ticket Booth at 102 Ngarara Road, Waikanae.

A special bonus addition to the trail this year, your ticket also gets you entry on the day to Nga Manu Nature Reserve🌿

A natural 14-hectare garden, it is the biggest single remnant of coastal lowland swamp forest on the Kāpiti Coast.

Learn about their restoration journey to preserve indigenous flora, including New Zealand’s native mistletoe.

A selection of rare and specialised native plants, belonging to the Kāpiti area, and cultivated by Ngā Manu’s gardening team, will be available for sale. Along with a kiosk offering snacks and drinks for refreshments, and onsite restroom facilities, it’s the perfect spot for a mid-trail break.