Join us at Mangaroa Farms for a fun family day at our Picnic at the Garden event. Enjoy sunshine, fresh air, and let the kids connect with nature in the serenity of our market garden.

The kids Library Bus will be parked at the garden from 1pm to 3pm with plenty of books for children to enjoy. We’ll have ground blankets for a relaxing picnic-style vibe and a spacious marquee for some extra shade. 📚🚌

Build your own picnic with goodies from our farm shop, featuring fresh Mangaroa Farms produce, ice blocks, cheese, bread, delicious drinks, chocolate and more. Plus, families who attend the event will enjoy a complimentary 10% discount on all farm shop products during the event. You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic favourites from home. 🧺

Upgrade your day with an optional regenerative garden tour at 2pm, led by our friendly guides. It’s a beautiful one-hour introduction to our gardening techniques and sustainable practices. 👨‍🌾 the entire event is free, with the option to upgrade to a garden tour for our low price of $20 per adult.

Families can also explore the Mangaroa Farm Loop walk, a free and scenic journey through our native forest regeneration efforts. It’s the perfect way to experience the tranquillity of the landscape while supporting our environmental initiatives. 🌿 Note: the farm trail is walkable for the first half with a stroller/pram - it is a loose gravel pathway so please proceed with your own judgement.

There’s plenty of fun for the kids with giant Jenga, cornhole, connect 4, and a hay bale treasure hunt filled with treats.

Find us at 98 Whitemans Valley Road, Upper Hutt.