Venue hire

If you would like to hold an event in a garden area, we strongly advise booking ahead to avoid disappointment. Wedding bookings in garden areas cost $150. The price of other bookings depends upon the nature of the booking. Some events may be required to pay a refundable bond to cover potential damage.

Bookings can be made by contacting the Hamilton Gardens Customer Service Manager. Phone (64) 07 8386 782, or email bookings.gardens   "at" hcc.govt.nz

A booking will reserve a specific garden area for a specific time and cannot be changed to another area or time without prior arrangement.

Unless special provisions have been made in terms of the Reserves Act 1977 a booking cannot give anyone exclusive access to an area in Hamilton Gardens. The public do retain a right to enter a garden. However, our experience suggests most people are very considerate.

For the protection of the Gardens and the enjoyment of other visitors, amplified music, confetti, rose petals or other similar items are not permitted.

Tents and other structures cannot be erected without prior approval from the Customer Service Manager. Consideration has to be given to public access, underground irrigation pipes, and possible damage.

To protect you as an event organiser and Council, organisers of some large outdoor events will be required to provide a Risk Management Plan. If required the Customer Service Manager can help you with this.

The Garden Terrace Restaurant & Cafe on site have exclusive catering rights within the Hamilton Gardens.