Events

Theres always something NEW happening in the magic garden!

Christmas Competition (in association with PLAYGROUND Magazine)

You can download the full details of this competition here. Visit the Playground Magazine website here.

The Magical garden fairies and pixies are wanting you to help them celebrate the magic of Christmas by colouring in our special attached picture or drawing some of your own wonderful pictures.

We are offering a special prize of a FUN TIME VISIT for you and ten of your friends if you win.

Further details of this will be found in the PLAYGROUND booklet given to each child at school. Or email tania@playground.org.nz for a electronic copy.

Simply click the picture to the right to download a printable picture suitable for colouring in.

Magical Garden Fun Time Visits (Booking Essential)

$8.00per child (Min Twenty children). Adults and children under 1yrs free.
Mon- Fri 9.30am -11.00am  and 12.30pm -2.00pm during term time.

Ideal for playgroups, Preschools, Kindergartens and  coffee groups:

  • A large safe venue with lots of space for children to play.
  • Set in a tranquil country setting with a special Magical garden and bush area.
  • Large play area, sandpit, pirate ship, adventure playground and fairy house.
  • Treasure hunt  through the Magical Garden to find fairies and other treasure.
  • Picnic area for a shared morning or afternoon  tea.
  • Free tea and coffee, magic fairy juice and a small snack for the children.
  • Music and bubble blower.
  • Entertainer Provided.
  • Dress ups for the children included.
  • Special wishing stone ceremony and gift bag given out at the end of each visit to each child.
  • Choose one of our themes below for your fun time visit.
  • Butterflies and bugs.
  • Teddy bears picnic visit.
  • Fairy, pixie treasure hunt.
  • Dinosaur dig.
  • Mad Hatters Tea party.

Please note these visits are not available for birthday parties, refer to our parties page for this option  

Please view our RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN.

Play Visits (Booking Essential)

$5.00per person during term time (Venue only)
Min of Ten People per group (available on Friday mornings and Sunday Afternoons) subject to availability.
Fridays 9.30-11.00 (Venue Only).
Sundays 12.30-2.00 (Venue Only).

  • A large safe venue with lots of space for children to play.
  • Large play area, sandpit, pirate ship, adventure playground and fairy house.
  • Picnic area for a shared morning or afternoon tea.
  • Free tea and coffee, magic fairy juice for the children.
  • Music available on request.

Please note no entertainers are provided for these visits and you will be responsible.

for your own children to ensure they are kept safe and stay inside the venue area.

Please note these visits are not available for birthday parties, refer to our parties page for this option.

Adults/Corporate Visits (Booking Essential)

Mon- Fri 9.30am - 11.00am and 12.30pm - 2.00pm. Garden visits. $8 per person.
$4 per person for venue hire for night time groups (by arrangement only) min ten people.

Half day venue hire $200 (9am-12.00pm or 1.30-4.30pm) min of twenty people
Full day venue hire $400 (9am-5pm) Min of forty people.

  • Set in a tranquil country setting with a special Magical garden and bush area.
  • Groups or business meetings.
  • Plenty of parking available.
  • Team building & Workshops Offsite meetings.
  • Social occasions: Ceremonies & small weddings, etc.
  • Our venue can cater exclusively for your function!
  • Devonshire Teas or special cup cakes (extra $4 per person).
  • Small corporate functions & events.
  • Hens Parties & Pamper Parties.
  • Relaxing background music.
  • Complimentary tea & coffee and snacks.
  • Catered food organised (or bring your own).
  • A Magical Garden staff member taking care of your needs.
  • We can also arrange a artist/soloist  to come and entertain you for a small extra cost.

Please note: we have wheelchair access to the venue area but not in some of the Magical Garden areas.

The Great Christmas Magical Adventure

This Magical Christmas show is one your children won't forget, our talented actors will keep the children involved and happy with our interactive show, what fun and what a great way to end the year!

Click here for details about our christmas show
Click here for further information and pricing