🌷 10 Days of Tulips (5th Anniversary)🌷
Longbush Cottage Tulip Festival 2025
SKU: GRD-TF
Dates: Sat 27 Sep – Sun 5 Oct 2025
Gates open: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (last entry 3:30 pm)
Where: Longbush Cottage, 1023 Longbush Road, RD 4, Masterton 5884
Tickets: $15 per person · Children under 14 free with an adult
Good cause: Teas, coffee, and homemade cakes on sale in support of Parkinson’s Wairarapa
Extras: Tulips for sale on the day 🌷
✅ Ready to Plan Your Visit?
Use the form below to check availability and book your spot. Tickets are valid for any day or time.
About the Festival
Celebrate spring with ten spectacular days of colour. Wander self-guided through thousands of tulips across the country gardens of Longbush Cottage. It’s an easy, joyful day out for families, photographers, plant lovers, and spring wanderers.
- Self-guided garden experience
- Photo-friendly at every turn
- Quiet spaces to sit and enjoy the blooms
- Local community support via the cake stall (Parkinson’s Wairarapa)
Tickets
- General Admission:$15 per person
- Children (under 14):Free with a paying adult
- At the gate: Card & cash accepted (subject to capacity)
- Online: Recommended to secure your preferred day
Daily Opening Hours
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10:00 am – 4:00 pm, last entry 3:30 pm
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Come rain or shine — dress for spring conditions.
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Tulip blooming can vary with weather; the display is wonderful throughout the festival window.
Tulips for Sale
Take spring home with you. A selection of tulips will be available for purchase on the day (limited quantities; first come, first served).
Plan Your Visit
Location
- Longbush Cottage, 1023 Longbush Road, RD 4, Masterton 5884
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Parking
- On-site parking is signposted on arrival. Please follow the team’s directions.
Accessibility
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Garden paths are a mix of lawn and gravel.
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Accessible parking near the entrance (ask on arrival).
Food & Drink
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Teas, coffee, and homemade cakes — proceeds to Parkinson’s Wairarapa.
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Picnics welcome (please take your rubbish with you).
Dogs
- We love dogs, but no pets during the festival, please.
FAQs
What if it rains?
We’re open rain or shine. Bring a jacket and suitable footwear.
Can I transfer my ticket?
Yes — tickets are transferable to another person. (Keep the QR code safe.)
Refunds?
We’re unable to offer refunds unless the event is cancelled.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Show the QR code on your phone at the gate.
Is photography allowed?
Absolutely — tag @longbushcottage and share the spring joy.
Can I buy tickets at the gate?
Yes, while capacity lasts. Online purchase is recommended.
Contact
Questions? Email or message us on Instagram/Facebook @longbushcottage.