Venue Hire

Important Information

Contact bookings.gardens@hcc.govt.nz for updates on the renovation completion dates.

Garden Events

Transport your guests to a different world, just with a few footsteps. Our themed gardens are available to hold special events such as pre-dinner drinks, afternoon teas, lunches or dinners.

Imagine cocktails in the Modernist Garden or canapés in the Italian Renaissance Garden...

We can close off a garden from the public to ensure exclusivity for your event – talk to our team for more information on (07) 958 5940 or send us an email.

Guided Tour Add-On

Join our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides for a journey of hidden stories, secret symbols, interesting snippets, and new insights into some of our most popular gardens. Private and group bookings avaliable. 

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Weddings

Get married in one of our beautiful themed gardens. Perhaps the grandeur of the Italian Renaissance Garden, the romantic English Flower Garden, or the slightly strange Surrealist Garden. 

Hamilton Gardens is a beautifully unique venue and the themed gardens provide a stunning backdrop for your ceremony and wedding photographs you will treasure.

Weddings in Gardens


Photo Credit: Marque Brand Studios

1 July – 31 December 2023 

Wedding at Hamilton Gardens (up to 2hrs)

  • Garden remains open to public. Available within enclosed and outer gardens. 
  • $400 

Private Wedding (up to 2hrs)

  • Enclosed Garden of your choice is closed to public for your exclusive use, subject to availability 
  • $1085 

1 January – 30 June 2024

Wedding in Outer Gardens (up to 2hrs)

  • Garden remains open to public
  • $400

Wedding photoshoot

  • Entry into the Enclosed Gardens for bridal party and wedding photographer
  • $100

Wedding in Enclosed Gardens (up to 2hrs)

  • Garden remains open to public. Includes entry for wedding party and guests
  • $800

Private Wedding (up to 2hrs)

  • Enclosed Garden of your choice is closed to public for your exclusive use, subject to availability. Includes entry for wedding party and guests 
  • $1485

Summerhouse

Price:

  • Half Day: $500.
  • Full Day: $800. (non-refundable, GST included)

Closed to the public

Rain or Shine

For wet weather alternatives, indoor venues such as the Summerhouse which overlooks the Mansfield Garden tennis court can be booked in advance.

Talk to our Bookings team about your options! Contact us by email or phone (07) 958 5940.

Catering options

At Hamilton Gardens our contracted caterers offer a wide range of menus to fit your tastes and budgets. Please contact the catering companies directly for menus and quotes. Hamilton Gardens Café is our preferred onsite caterer.

HAMILTON GARDENS CAFÉ

EDIBLE SOLUTIONS

KERR AND LADBROOK

MONTANA FOOD & EVENTS

PHOENIX EVENTS AND FRIENDS CUISINE OF INDIA

SPIT ROAST CATERING COMPANY

THREE FORKS

 

Please note: Only these caterers can provide catering at Hamilton Gardens (including the Pavilion). If these caterers are unable to meet your cultural cuisine requirements, please contact our bookings team to discuss your options.

 

Wedding FAQs

Is parking available?

Free parking is available in our carparks located at Gate 1 and Gate 2 off Cobham Drive.

Can we self cater?

Self catering is not available.

Can we bring our own beverages?

Yes this is possible. If just for ceremony, please ensure to use plastic not glassware in the gardens.

Can we self-decorate?

Yes you can self-decorate. Our Bookings team can also recommend a number of hire and theming companies.