|
|
|
The Nineteenth annual Hunter’s Garden Marlborough Festival runs from the
8th November to the 11th November 2012 We are a charitable organisation, with a committee of six members and two part-time paid employees. Work on the event starts soon after the conclusion of the prior year's event.There are many different sections to organise for the five day festival. During the week of Hunter's Garden Marlborough many volunteers turn out to help make the whole event run as smoothly as possible. These people are invaluable to us and without them it would be very difficult to offer our guests the friendly service we pride ourselves on. We would like to thank all of these people for their many hours they give us. The cost of coach travel is included in your ticket price as is the cost of morning, afternoon teas and lunch. Wine (although usually included is a glass) will be an extra cost. Each tour can comprises of up to six coaches and seats are not allocated. If you wish to travel in a group, simply queue together. We strongly recommend you be early as fitting a group onto one bus may be difficult late in the queue, particularly if the tour is heavily booked. Wherever possible only one coach will visit a garden at a time. Our volunteers will be there to help you on to your coach and our Tour Guides will accompany you on your tour. Wear suitable shoes and dress comfortably including a sun hat. Bring something warm just in case (we had snow in St Arnaud this 2011) and it can rain even in Marlborough, so be prepared with a waterproof jacket or umbrella. Registration Hours: At our Headquarters are; Tuesday 6 Nov 12.00noon - 3.00pm Wednesday 7 Nov 10.00am - 7.00pm Thursday 8 Nov 7.30am - 7.30pm Friday 9 Nov 7.30am - 7.30pm Saturday 10 Nov 7.30am - 7.30pm Sunday 11 Nov 8.00am - 2.00pm Please don’t leave registration until just before your chosen activity because you may encounter a queue, allowing 30 minutes should be comfortable. Please check out our notice board for last minute changes, lost property etc. Group Bookings: Please let us know early if you are coming as a group booking. We would like to have all your names for your name tags. Bus seats are not allocated therefore you need to queue early, let the bus marshall know your are a group in order to remain together throughout the day. Venues: Most workshops and seminars are held in central Blenheim within walking distance of Event Headquarters, however information about specific locations will be in your registration packs,on your tickets and on the notice board. General Information: Accommodation and Travel Marlborough is renowned for its excellent range of accommodation choices – something to suit every budget – but ensure you get just what you’re looking for, we recommend you talk to our office or call Marlborough Information Centre on 03 577 8080. They can help with all travel needs including Interislander packages and transport from Picton ferry terminal to Blenheim. For all air travel to Hunter’s Garden Marlborough call Air New Zealand on 0800 737 000. Need assistance or information: For information about our 2009 programme please call our office on 0800 627 527 or email info@gardenmarlborough.co.nz or visit our website at www.garden-marlborough.co.nz If you need any assistance at all over the festival, call at Event Headquarters at the Blenheim Club 92 High Street next to Seymour Square. We will do all we can to assist. HUNTER’S GARDEN MARLBOROUGH P O BOX 1180, Blenheim, Marlborough ,New Zealand Phone 0800 627 527 Fax 03 5775501 Email : info@gardenmarlborough.co.nz |