Open Gardens
The committee of the New England Garden Festival is extremely grateful to the owners of the gardens that are opening in 2026.
The owners of the gardens have committed considerable time and effort to present their gardens for the festival; please extend your gratitude to them should the opportunity arise.
Open Gardens – What you need to know
Visitors to open gardens should understand that all gardens present an element of risk. Hazards exist at each location, ranging from deep ponds, uneven pathways, trip hazards and sloping ground, to insects and possibly even snakes.
When buying tickets and signing in to our Open Gardens, you acknowledge and accept personal responsibility for the various risks incurred in visiting a private garden.
Please also note:
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Please do not enter any buildings or outhouses at any property and always respect the owner’s privacy.
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Dogs are allowed in private gardens provided they are on a lead at all times. You must clean up after them.
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You are welcome to take photos; however, please do not post photos of personal spaces on social media.
Tickets, descriptions, dates, times and directions will be available soon.
Armidale Gardens (Tickets, descriptions, dates, times and directions will be available soon)
Garden No. 1 -
Garden No. 2 - Micklegate
Guyra Gardens
Date: Friday 30 October 2026
Opening times: 9.30am - 4.30pm
Roseville 157 Llangothlin Rd, Guyra
Owners: Suzy Lyons and Jaime Garrick
Roseville has had five owners since 1910, with the Georgian-style farmhouse believed to have been built around 1880. The magnificent pine trees lining the front fence have stood here since the early days of the property and remain one of its most recognisable features.
The sunken garden was created by former owner Geoff Kane around 1990, and many of the mature trees throughout the grounds were planted during his time at Roseville.
Over the past 15 years, Tony Duke has continued to develop and enhance the gardens, expanding the landscape and establishing two orchards containing cherries, apples and peaches. He has also planted thousands of bulbs throughout the garden beds, along with roses, irises, dahlias, japonicas, daphne and erica, creating year-round colour and interest.
The gardens thrive in rich basalt soil, improved over many years with organic mulch sourced from the property and recycled green waste from the Armidale region. This mulch helps retain moisture, suppress weeds and improve soil health, reducing weeding requirements by up to 90 per cent.
Roseville is fortunate to have a natural spring running through the property and a well that draws water from a depth of approximately 60 feet. During wetter months, excess water is pumped into storage tanks, providing a valuable reserve during dry periods.
Today, Roseville begins a new chapter with Jaime Garrick and Tony's daughter, Suzy, now calling the property home. Although Tony has officially handed over the keys, he remains very much a part of Roseville, continuing to share his knowledge, experience and passion for the gardens. Together, they are committed to preserving the beauty and character of the property while maintaining the high standards that have been established over the past 15 years And, of course, there are now a few Highland cows joining the Roseville story as well.
We hope you enjoy exploring the gardens and discovering the plants, trees and seasonal displays that make the New England region such a special place to live and visit.
Glen Innes Gardens (watch this space!)
Tenterfield Gardens
Glenrock
Glenrock was originally part of the iconic Tenterfield Station, subdivided in 1901. Today the 150-acre property is home to 10 acres of stunning gardens, first designed and developed by renowned local gardener Caroline Robinson. Many locals lent their hands and hearts to the gardens over the years, and the property holds fond memories for the whole community.
The original cottage, a modest four-room dwelling, dates back to 1892. It was Chris and Annie who later poured their heart and soul into the property, doing much of the heavy lifting to shape what is now Glenrock Gardens Estate.
In January 2026, Camille and Duayne took the reins for Glenrock's next chapter. They're thrilled to welcome garden lovers back to this special place and to keep growing its story with every visitor.
The gardens are evolving with the change of ownership, and Camille, Duayne and their 2 girls are excited to add their touch to the gardens with the help of the Glenrock Garden on-site team.
Tickets, descriptions, dates, times and directions will be available soon.
