Join us on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026 for the much-loved Jassy Dean Trust Waiheke Garden Festival!

Held every two years, the festival offers a unique chance to explore a curated collection of ten stunning private gardens, most of which are not usually open to the public. There will also be plenty to enjoy along the way, including live music, local art, our popular plant sale, and food and refreshments at selected garden locations.

All proceeds go to the Jassy Dean Trust, a registered charity that supports children and families facing health crises, accidents, illness, and disability on Waiheke Island.

Come and experience Waiheke in spring, explore beautiful gardens, and support a wonderful local cause. It’s a fun, uplifting weekend you won’t forget.

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For enquiries, please contact info@jassydeantrust.org

Gardens 2026

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Garden 1
Garden 1

219 Delamore Drive, Oneroa
Part of the original Delamore Farm, this 1.5ha property was purchased by the owners in 1997. Manuka was planted to provide shelter for native trees as they became established.

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Garden 2
Garden 2

5 Church Bay Road, Oneroa
What a surprise…from the entrance, you have no idea what lies ahead. The owners started planning the garden after the house and accommodation units were completed in 2013. The aim was to create a space where their guests could relax and enjoy privacy and birdsong.

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Garden 3
Garden 3

64 Mako Street, Oneroa
The owners of this lovely property inherited an already established garden when they moved into their new home. It boasted a variety of mature, lush, tall palms along with established olive trees, giant bird of paradise stands and large China doll trees.

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Garden 4
Garden 4

5A Coromandel Road, Oneroa
Sacred Blessing Sanctuary Garden is enjoyed by visitors from New Zealand and around the world. Set across two acres, this manicured garden features a large diversity of plant species with flowers and colour at the forefront of the garden team’s design.

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Garden 5
Garden 5

54 Hauraki Road, Oneroa 
A charming celebration of wonderful fresh home-grown food flourishing in a vibrant, self-sustaining space designed to nurture health and wellbeing.

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Garden 6
Garden 6

43 Tiri View Road, Palm Beach
Over the past three years, the current owner has made considerable changes to what was an already established garden.  Much of this has involved adding and subtracting a large number of plants to develop a more French/Mediterranean style.

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Garden 7
Garden 7

500 Seaview Road, Onetangi
Taking inspiration from the Tropics this 1100 sqm garden offers a stunning combination of colour, texture and flavour. The garden boasts tamarillo, pear, olive, citrus and almond trees.

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Garden 8
Garden 8

55 Belle Terrace, Onetangi
It’s hard to believe this magnificent garden with views to ‘die for’ was once a wild gorse-covered cliff! Now, the eye of the artist/owner is evident over every inch of this 1000sqm wonder cascading down to the sea.

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Garden 9
Garden 9

30 Ostend Road, Ostend
This delightfully whimsical garden proved very popular during the 2022 Garden Festival. Over the past four years it has ‘grown up’ as Ann and Richard have adapted in response to lifestyle and the garden’s growth.

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Garden 10
Garden 10

80/82 Wharf Road, Ostend
Welcome to this magnificent sanctuary overlooking Putiki Bay. Created and meticulously maintained by Hannes and Rafael from R&H Gardening Services to a design by Australian landscape designer Paul Bangay.

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See & Do

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E-bike hire package
E-bike hire package

Book an e-bike + festival ticket package and explore Waiheke in a fun and eco-friendly way, cycling from garden to garden. Free morning tea and scones for visitors arriving by bike!

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Ngaio’s Plant Sale
Ngaio’s Plant Sale

403 Seaview Road, Onetangi
Saturday – Sunday 9am – 1pm
Since our first garden festival over twenty years ago, Ngaio has been propagating and selling plants from her home in Onetangi. All proceeds go to the Jassy Dean Trust and over the years she has made a tremendous contribution to our fundraising efforts.

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Art Stop
Art Stop

Studio 309, 309 Seaview Road
Open from 9 – 4 pm Saturday & Sunday
Come and enjoy some local art with a stunning view! Be sure to stop in at Studio 309 in between garden visits and discover a diverse range of sculptural art, paintings and ceramics for sale with a generous portion of proceeds benefiting the Jassy Dean Trust.

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Live Local Music
Live Local Music

We're delighted to bring you live local music at select gardens throughout the festival.

Don't miss these wonderful musical experiences!

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Our 2026 Sponsors

The Jassy Dean Trust and Waiheke Island Garden Festival would like to thank the following sponsors, without which the event would not be possible.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Waiheke Garden Festival and the Jassy Dean Trust, please contact us:  info@jassydeantrust.org

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A huge thank you to major festival sponsors

 
 

Thanks to our silver festival sponsors

Thanks to our bronze festival sponsor

Key festival supporters

About

WAIHEKE GARDEN FESTIVAL BENEFITS THE JASSY DEAN TRUST

Waiheke Garden Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Jassy Dean Trust, an organisation that supports Waiheke children and families facing health crises, illness, accidents and disability. 100% of the proceeds from the Festival go to the Trust. For more information about the Jassy Dean Trust click here.

If you have a sick child and require support, please complete our online application form.

Jassy Dean Trust and Waiheke Garden Festival Committee, Back row from Left: Maggie Lethwaite, Greg Dean, Jude Denny, Uwe Spielhaupter, Georgie Glendinning, Jo Ewer. Front row from Left: Emma Matthews, Sally Ewer, Ingrid Malifa, Bron Dean, Fiona Gregory, Annie Porter.