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

Pekapeka Night-time Discovery Walk

Discover the nightlife of Hamilton Gardens!

Experience the magic of the night and explore the hidden world of the native pekapeka (long-tailed bats). These fascinating creatures are a vital part of our ecosystem, and this tour offers a unique opportunity to to explore the hidden world they inhabit.

Tour dates and times: 

  • Thursday 22 January, 2026 - 8:35pm arrival
  • Tuesday 27 January, 2026 - 8:35pm arrival
  • Tuesday 3 February, 2026 - 8:30pm arrival 

  • Thursday 12 February, 2026 - 8:20pm arrival 


πŸ•’Tour start time: Varies based on daylight savings, arrival times noted with dates above.
Cost: Adults $28.00 Children (8-15years) $18.00
πŸ“Meeting Point: Outside the Gallagher Visitor Centre, Hamilton Gardens, Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton

What to Bring:

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • A sense of adventure!

Tours run through November - February on select Tuesday and Thursday evenings each month.

This family-friendly tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts eight years and older. Learn about the importance of bats, their behaviours, and how we can help protect them. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your spot in advance!

See you under the stars! πŸŒŸπŸ¦‡

Pekapeka Bat Tours terms and conditions

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