FAQs

The Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival is held bi-annually in November. Visit our home page for this year's event date and opening hours.

The Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival takes place across a selection of beautiful private gardens in and around Cambridge, Waikato. Your ticket includes a map and details of each garden location.

Held every two years, the Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival showcases a carefully selected collection of beautiful gardens, from established country gardens to contemporary landscapes and hidden gems. Explore 9 gardens on Saturday 14 November 2026 and 9 gardens on Sunday 15 November 2026, or experience all gardens with a Weekend Pass. Visit our garden page to discover this festival's featured gardens.

Tickets can be purchased online through our website from Tuesday, 11th August or from Amber Garden Centre, 7 Peake Road, Cambridge. We recommend purchasing early, as tickets may sell out.

If tickets are still available, they may be purchased on the day at our information desk, 97 Wells Place, Cambridge. However, we encourage buying in advance to avoid disappointment.

Your ticket gives you access to all participating gardens on the day or days covered by your ticket. It also includes a festival programme with a map, garden locations and garden information to help you make the most of your day.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, proceeds from ticket sales are donated to local charities and community organisations, helping make a positive difference throughout Cambridge.

This year's beneficiaries are Interlock Trust, Cambridge Lifeskills, Cambridge Community House, and Achievement House.

Your Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival experience begins at the starting garden printed on your ticket, where you'll collect your wristband. After visiting your starting garden, you're free to explore the remaining gardens in any order and at your own pace throughout the day.

Most visitors allow a full day to enjoy the festival. The gardens are open from 9.00am to 4.00pm, giving you plenty of time to explore at your own pace. Spend as much or as little time as you like in each garden and enjoy everything the festival has to offer.

Unfortunately, children under the age of 16 are not permitted to attend the festival due to event requirements and the nature of the private gardens.

No. Pets are not permitted in the gardens, with the exception of registered assistance dogs.

Accessibility varies between gardens, as they are privately owned and each property is different. Information about accessibility is provided where available, and some gardens may have uneven paths, steps, or sloping ground.

The Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival will proceed rain or shine. We recommend bringing a raincoat or umbrella if wet weather is forecast and wearing suitable footwear for walking through the gardens. In the event that an Orange Weather Warning is issued for the festival area, the event may be cancelled for the safety of visitors, volunteers, and garden owners. Further information regarding this will be posted on our website and social media.

Yes. A selection of cafés, eateries, and food options are available throughout Cambridge, and many visitors enjoy making a day or weekend of their visit. Some garden locations will also offer refreshments and these will be noted on the Festival Programme Map.

Yes, photography for personal use is welcome. We ask that visitors respect the privacy of garden owners and other guests.

Some gardens may have plants, garden products, or artwork available for purchase. You'll also be able to visit the Passion for Art trail featuring talented local artists.

Parking is available near each garden where possible. Please follow parking signs and any directions from festival volunteers, and be considerate of local residents.

Yes. Your ticket is valid for the day or days you have purchased. Whether you have a Saturday ticket, Sunday ticket, or a Weekend ticket, you're welcome to come and go throughout the day and revisit participating gardens during the valid period of your ticket.

The Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival is more than a garden tour. It's an opportunity to explore beautiful private gardens, discover local artists, support Cambridge businesses, and help raise funds for charities that make a real difference in our community.

If you have a question about tickets, the gardens, shuttle bookings, accessibility, or anything else related to the Rotary Cambridge Garden Festival, we'd love to help. Please email us at cambridgegf@gmail.com, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also use the contact form on our website.

Throughout the weekend, we will have an information desk at 97 Wells Place.