Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa is on at Hamilton Gardens from 20 Feb - 1 Mar 2026. Enclosed Garden closures will be listed here. Please ask staff for details.

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Weekend closures for Hamilton Arts Festival:
Friday 20 - Modernist from 3pm; English Flower Garden from 4.30pm
Saturday 21 - Indian Char Bagh all day; Japanese 12.30pm-3pm; Chinoiserie 1pm-5pm; Modernist 4.30pm till close; Chinese Scholars' 11am-12pm, 3pm-4pm.
Sunday 22 - Indian Char Bagh all day; Chinoiserie 1pm-5pm; Japanese 2pm till close; Modernist 4pm till close; Chinese Scholars' 11am-12pm, 1pm-2pm, 3pm-4pm.

Gardens currently closed: Indian Char Bagh Garden

Treat your mum to a special guided tour through the gardens, followed by a delicious high tea in the Summerhouse, overlooking the Mansfield Garden, on Mother’s Day, Sunday 11 May.

The perfect way to show your appreciation for mum and create cherished memories together

  • Date: Sunday 11 May 2025
  • Time: 2:00pm - 4:30 pm
    Prompt arrival is required at 2:00pm. 
  • Price: $125 per person ($115 per person non-alcoholic option)
  • Availability: Limited to 24 tickets.

Don't miss this opportunity to make this Mother's Day truly unforgettable! Secure your spot for this special Mother’s Day experience.

What’s Included?

  • A 75 minute guided highlights tour in the Enclosed Gardens departing at 2.00pm
  • A selection of sweet and savoury treats for you and Mum served in our Summerhouse at the conclusion of the tour (see sample menu below) catered by Hamilton Gardens Café
  • A glass of sparkling wine (additional $10pp) or a non-alcoholic beverage

Dietary Requests:
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free (but not celiac), and dairy free options are available upon request. Details must be provided at the time of booking.

Seating Arrangements:
Seating within the Summerhouse will depend on group size. Smaller groups may be seated at a shared table with other parties. 

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with a delightful and memorable experience at Hamilton Gardens.

Important:

  • This event is not weather-dependent and will go ahead in all weather conditions. In the instance of extreme weather events, we reserve the right to amend or cancel. We will notify attendees of any cancellations earlier in the week, with full refunds provided if the event does not proceed.

Mother's Day Experience terms and conditions
Hamilton Gardens Conditions of Entry