The Waitaki Community Gardens

The Waitaki Community Gardens The Waitaki Community Gardens is a small slice of heaven in Oamaru: with vege gardens, orchard, food forest & native plantings. Always open to the public.

Public Working bees: Tuesday 11-1, Thursday 1-3pm and First Saturdays of each month 1-3. A garden for the community, tended and love by the community. We sow seed and grow good. Located opposite the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park on Chelmer St, we are open to the public 24/7. If you would like to know more contact Ra on (021) 1154884

It’s true! Come to the gardens for a dose of nature, it’s great for you!
04/05/2026

It’s true! Come to the gardens for a dose of nature, it’s great for you!

Something special is growing... 🌿 This year's Botanic Gardens Week theme is 'Where Your Health Grows'. Your local botanic garden isn't just a beautiful space — it's your natural prescription for better wellbeing. Stay tuned all month as we explore the incredible ways nature is good for us.

We also have some fun competitions starting next week…….

Free Compost Workshops at Waitaki Community Gardens sponsored by Waste Free Waitaki!  Saturday & Sunday 2 & 3 May 1:00-3...
27/04/2026

Free Compost Workshops at Waitaki Community Gardens sponsored by Waste Free Waitaki!

Saturday & Sunday 2 & 3 May 1:00-3:00pm

Book your place by emailing: [email protected] or call 03 433 0300

20/04/2026

Explore local events for International Compost Awareness Week and learn how to turn organic waste into valuable compost. Join the movement towards sustainable living today.

20/04/2026

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Off Chelmer Street
Oamaru
9401

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