The marvels of nature blend together to craft the perfect setting for the famous Parnell Festival of Roses. Also known as the Auckland Rose Festival, the event showcases Auckland’s most popular rose gardens in full bloom. Part of the Dove-Myer Robinson Park, Parnell Rose Gardens host this unique festival showcasing local craft stalls, music, art exhibitions, wonderful performers and thousands of stunning roses.

Exciting onstage entertainment, delicious food stalls and tasteful crafts enliven the colourful gardens. The blend of intoxicating fragrances of roses wafting across the garden adds to its captivating beauty under the warm summer sun. Furthermore, the Parnell Farmer’s Market nearby offers a variety of items from baked food to artisan goods for visitor convenience.

Providing the ideal start to summer, the festival brings a line up of main stage entertainment whilst offering fine creations at the arts and crafts market. Background music is provided to add to the vibrant festival vibe. Visitors can lounge on the open lawns with their families, basking in the warm sun while breathing in the refreshing fragrance of the roses.

Plenty of surprises delight visitors to the festival each year, be it the entertainers or the food and gift stalls. More than just another summer attraction, the festival donates its proceeds towards worthy causes such as the maintenance of the Nancy Steen Garden. It is the ideal event for photography as well, with magnificent roses enhancing the backdrop. A precious oasis to escape from the bustle of the city, the Parnell Rose Gardens were renovated a while back with a blend of modernity and tradition, transforming it into a prominent visitor haven.