General Information

HOW TO BOOK

You can book online at www.gardenmarlborough.co.nz . This website offers easy, secure online ticket purchases, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or email the office info@gardenmarlborough.co.nz

IN PERSON OR BY PHONE

Bookings may be made by phoning 0800 627 527 or visiting our office at 92 High St, Blenheim (Henry St entrance).

REFUNDS

No refunds will be made within seven days of the event. In certain circumstances, and providing it is not within seven days of the event, a refund or partial refund of the ticket price may be considered, less a processing fee of $10 per ticket. However, this is at the discretion of Garden Marlborough (2004) Inc. 

CANCELLATION

Every effort has been made to ensure all events are held in accordance with the details set out in the programme. Garden Marlborough (2004) Inc. cannot be held responsible for those activities that do not proceed due to circumstances beyond the control of the organising committee. Should the event be cancelled, ticket holders will be refunded the cost of the ticket, less a processing fee of $10 per ticket. If circumstances necessitate replacement of a workshop/seminar presenter, ticket holders will be advised and, if not happy with the new arrangement, may apply for a refund, less a processing fee of $10 per ticket. Please note there are no exchanges or refunds on tickets except as required by law.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Any dietary requirements must be requested by emailing the office at admin@gardenmarlborough.co.nz with your booking reference and dietary requirements or call the office on 0800 627 527 to advise.

LUNCH

Lunch will be supplied on the East Coast & Beyond, Botanical Bounty and Pelorus Sounds tours. For half day tours and workshops, lunch is available for pre-order through the Garden Marlborough website. These can be collected from Garden Marlborough event headquarters on the day.

WATER

Please bring your own reusable water bottle. There will be water available at most but not all workshop and tour locations.

HOW TO GET HERE

By Road

Travel times:

•  Nelson - Blenheim (116km) 1hr 30 mins 

• Christchurch - Blenheim (308km) 4hr 30 mins

• Westport - Blenheim (264km) 3hr 40 mins

By Air

Blenheim airport receives connections daily from Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. The airport is situated approximately 10km from the town centre. Taxi and shuttle services are available from the airport terminal.

By Ferry

The Interislander and Bluebridge terminals at Picton are 28km from Blenheim, and are a 30-minute taxi ride from Blenheim town centre. Buses meet most ferry arrivals.

Please phone the Picton isite on 03 520 3113 , or Blenheim freephone 0800 777 181 for timetable information.

WHERE TO STAY

For all accommodation enquiries, call the Marlborough isite on 0800 777 181.

UPON ARRIVAL REGISTRATION

All ticket holders must register at Garden Marlborough HQ, 92 High Street, (entrance off Henry St) prior to their selected event. Please don’t leave this until the last minute.

REGISTRATION HOURS

Wed 6th Nov, 9.00am– 6.30pm

Thurs 7th Nov, 7.30am – 6.30pm

Fri 8th Nov, 7.30am – 6.30pm

Sat 9th Nov, 7.30am – 2.00pm

WORKSHOPS VENUES

Workshop venues will be allocated closer to the event week and will be notified upon registering at the Garden Marlborough HQ.

GARDEN TOURS

All buses for the garden tours will leave from Seymour Square. Every tour has a volunteer tour guide who will host you throughout the day. These friendly and helpful people will pass on their knowledge of the region and provide background information as you travel between gardens. We suggest you wear suitable footwear and clothing, including a sunhat. Bring something warm and waterproof as it can rain in Marlborough! Please note guests must be 12 years or over to attend the tours due to water hazards at some of the gardens. Anyone attending between 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

NB: No self-drive available.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos courtesy of Lindie Hawes Photography, Nikki Macfarlane, Juliet Nicholas, Babiche Martens and garden owners.