Rotorua
14 Mar
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Garden Festival Day – Rotorua
Join us as community gardens across the Bay of Plenty, Whakatane & Rotorua open their gates for a celebration of local growing, learning, and connection. Explore one garden or make a day of it, by visiting several. Each space is bursting with hands-on workshops, gardening advice, produce and seedlings, ready to inspire your next growing project.
Each garden is different, expect a mixture of activities including everything from seed bomb making to kids’ scavenger hunts, live food demos, tea making sessions, food forest tours, Q&A sessions with seasoned growers, and garden-made refreshments.
This day is all about celebrating the vital role community gardens play in creating a sustainable future through growing food, sharing knowledge, and nurturing connection. Whether you're an experienced gardener, a curious beginner, or just looking for a day out checking out all the lovely gardens, you’ll find something to dig into.
Come see how local gardens are blooming with ideas, community spirit, and kai resilience and be part of the movement for a stronger, greener region.
Entry and activities are FREE!
Kai Rotorua
540 Kaharoa Road, Hamurana, Rotorua
Linton Park Community Centre
16 Kamahi Place, Pukehangi, Rotorua
Ngāti Kahu Māra Kai
69 Carmichael Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga
Merivale Community Garden
1 Alverstoke Road, Parkvale, Tauranga
Otūmoetai Railway Community Garden
516 Otūmoetai Road, Matua, Tauranga
The Rock Papamoa Community Garden
51C Hartford Avenue, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa
Giggles Childcare Centre Te Puke
Cnr Commerce Lane and King St, Te Puke
Sustainable Backyards