We celebrate the beauty and diversity of our region’s gardens and the creativity of talented artists. Get ready to explore the wonderful Bay of Plenty visit your choice of over 60 beautiful gardens and meet more than 100 magnificent artists. Our artists will display their works through gardens and galleries located around Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.
You will also experience fascinating landscape gardens, exhibitors, live music, tasty food and beverages and the amazing Festival Gallery at our festival hub “Bloom in the Bay”.
A massive ‘thank you’ to everyone involved in the 2022 Festival. We’re looking forward to seeing you again in 2024. Make sure you’ve signed up for our Newsletter for all the updates on the upcoming 2024 edition.
The entire complex covers an area of about 1 acre. Because of the high density of interesting plants, you may want to allow half an hour to one hour for your visit. Botanica adjoins Cafler Park which has a fine collection of specimen trees, a small rose garden and scented gardens, all in a park-like setting, including a stream and welcoming picnic areas.
Available for hire at a small fee of $75 per hour. We can accommodate groups of up to 50 guests and can offer the use of a sound system, tables, chairs and basic kitchen facilities. (Sorry no food cooking/heating facilities available.)
Wedding /Photography Hire
Available for hire at a small fee of $75 per hour. We can accommodate groups of up to 50 guests and can offer the use of a sound system, tables, chairs and basic kitchen facilities. (Sorry no food cooking/heating facilities available.)
2 First Avenue, Whangarei
Gardens to visit is a collection of New Zealand's most beautiful gardens that open to the public.
