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Sun 10 May 2026

A heartwarming way to spend the afternoon on Mother's Day, with music, nature and creativity



As the sun sets on the Horizon Festival program, wind down your weekend at Secret Garden, a heartwarming way to spend the afternoon on Mother’s Day and a gentle way to close off Horizon Festival for 2026.

Set beneath the trees at the Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden, the bushland and birdsong provide the perfect backdrop for live music. Guests are invited to slow down, roll out a picnic rug, share food with friends and settle in for an afternoon where music, nature and good vibes take centre stage.

Secret Garden is like a big community picnic, with featured musicians intimately harmonising with the audience and the sounds of nature and for the special Mother’s Day edition of Secret Garden, music lovers have two sensational musicians to look forward to -

Pam Hata and Neish



Pam Hata is an independent solo acoustic artist residing in the mid north coast and Northern Rivers region of NSW. Touring full-time, Pam gets toes tapping and hands clapping. Enriched with her love for her Australian stomping grounds and her own vibrant Maori culture, Pam brings an energy and warmth of personality to the stage that sparks interest from the very first strum.



Neish is an emerging singer/songwriter from Meanjin (Brisbane). After feeling as though she didn't have a voice, Neish found solace in music and rediscovered her sound through songwriting. Influenced by folk-infused alternative artists, Neish aims to captivate through her raw and vulnerable lyricism and to develop a deeper connection of emotional intimacy with her listeners. Neish writes with a purpose that encapsulates personal and relatable experiences in a way that is sadly beautiful and authentic.



Due to the Botanic Garden’s limited carpark capacity, tickets are sold subject to the available parking spaces:
•General Admission - Adult | $15 + $0.95 fee
•Concession - Adult | $13.50 + $0.91 fee
•General Admission, under 18 | $5 + $0.65fee
•General Admission, under 5 | FREE
TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE AND MAY BE PURCHASED HERE

Make your Secret Garden afternoon experience extra special, with optional add-ons - see ‘Skip to More Tickets’ section, when purchasing tickets:



Add a DIY Native Flower Arrangement Kit by @blakbotanics | $15.00 + $0.95 fee
Celebrate culture, creativity and Country with the Blak Botanics DIY Flower Kits. Each kit features a beautiful selection of native blooms, carefully gathered to honour the stories and resilience of our landscapes. Create your own handcrafted wreath or badge (lucky dip) and connect with the beauty of Blak botanicals. Perfect for a mindful moment or a splash of creative fun while settling into an easy afternoon at Secret Garden, celebrating Mother’s Day.
DIY kit will contain: · Instructions · Florals · Woven piece OR wreath making · Raffia and needle

Add a Grazing Platter - Small (1-2 people) | $50.00 + $2.00 fee
Grazing platters will be provided by local First Nations chef Tanika Orr of Nooks and Cooks, and feature a thoughtful selection of seasonal produce, highlight bush foods, cheeses, crackers/lavosh, house-made or native-inspired accompaniments, fruit, nuts, and a small, sweet element.



Add a Grazing Platter - Medium (3-4 people) | $95.00 + $3.35 fee
Grazing platters will be provided by local First Nations chef Tanika Orr of Nooks and Cooks, and feature a thoughtful selection of seasonal produce, highlight bush foods, cheeses, crackers/lavosh, house-made or native-inspired accompaniments, fruit, nuts, and a small, sweet element.

Please note that the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden does NOT have refuse bins, so it is important that all litter is removed and taken home, leaving only footprints and taking only memories!



Date and times: Sunday 10th May, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Location: Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Palm Creek Road, Tanawha
TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE AND MAY BE PURCHASED HERE

Music, nature and creativity, all in one afternoon. Pack your picnic or order one, bring your mum, family and friends and settle in for an afternoon of tranquil bliss at Horizon Festival's Secret Garden!

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