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Waiheke Walking Festival

The 2025 Waiheke Walking Festival takes place March 21st to April 6th, but with our special, free-to-download app, you can get amongst nature and enjoy the walks Waiheke has to…

Free

World Water Day Photo Competition 2025

Whau river and around

Join Te Whau Pathway Project for their 4th annual World Water Day photo competition! The 2025 theme is Glacier Preservation—but what does that have to do with the Whau River?…

Free

Keeping Trimdon Reserve Beautiful

Sherrif Place Playground 50 Sheriff Place, Randwick Park

Roll up your sleeves and help us keep this beautiful space thriving! Whether you’re an avid nature lover or looking for a satisfying half-days work, this is a fantastic opportunity…

Free

Make Your Mark Nature Event

Puāwai | Cadness Reserve 6 Cadness Street, Northcote

Join Kaipātiki Project for a day of connection, creativity, and community at our Make Your Mark Nature Event! Immerse yourself in the beauty of Northcote's greenway, Te Ara Awataha, which…

Free

Shepherds Park Guided Nature Walk

Shepherds Park, Beach Haven 31-35 Cresta Avenue

Come explore the Headland at Shepherds Park with a knowledgeable and experienced local guide. Steve Cook was instrumental in the park's transformation from what had become, neglected farmland. Through his…

Free

Wai Care Water Monitoring in Te Auaunga

40 Harbutt Avenue 40 Harbutt Avenue, Mt Albert

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ) is collaborating with Friends of Oakley Creek and Wai Care Programme to demonstrate how we study the health of waterways. Wai Care is a citizen…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Celebrate Waiheke Conservation with Art Exhibition

Waiheke Community Art Gallery 2 Korora Road, Oneroa

A collaboration with island-based creatives, The Understory Project sheds light on Waiheke’s transformation from a once barren landscape of sheep farms to the locus of conservation action. Native birds are…

Free

Sunnyvale Stream Spruce Up

Sunnyvale stream restoration 18 Sunnyside Road, Sunnyvale

A new stretch of weedy wasteland is about to be transformed into a native habitat - and you're invited to join us! Come along and experience what it's like to…

Free

Creepy Crawlie Night-time Awa Explore

Te Toki Reserve 12 Wilma Rd, Ostend

Join the Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) and the Waiheke Resources Trust (WRT)) on our night-time awa explore, looking for creepy crawlies and our ancient creature, the tuna in Te Toki…

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Family Friendly Nature Loop Adventure with Talking Tree Hill

Talking Tree Hill, Waiheke 21 Man O'War Bay Road

Enjoy a Family Friendly Nature Loop Adventure with Talking Tree Hill. Private land bliss for families to enjoy a guided walk with epic tracks that go through the bush, forest…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Clean Up Killarney

Killarney Park 38b Killarney Street, Takapuna

Join Locals for a Rubbish Pick-Up!  Unfortunately, rubbish often accumulates in the park, and much of it can end up in Lake Pupuke. This beautiful lake and its surrounding parks…

Free

WilderFest

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

WilderFest is an annual celebration of the incredible efforts of local community groups and organisations dedicated to restoring Waiheke Island’s biodiversity. This whānau-friendly event is proudly brought to you by…

Free

Whau Kayak Clean Up

Archibald Park 109 Archibald Road, Kelston

Come join Te Whau Pathway Project and Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and explore the Whau in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks, Whau the People and Wai Connection. 🚣 On…

Free

Create Your Own Terrarium (for ages 12+)

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive

Discover how adding plants to your space can boost creativity, reduce stress, and improve air quality – all while using upcycled materials! In this session, learn about terrariums and how…

Free

DARK SKY Waiheke Island – Night Sky Walk

Homersham Reserve (7th Ave) Seventh Avenue

Join Dark Sky Waiheke Island walk for an astronomical night-time adventure! Walk from Onetangi Beach (Homersham Reserve) 7th Ave along the beach to Jacobs Ladder, down thru the bush to…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Native Nursery Workshop

Event Series Native Nursery Workshop
EcoMatters Nursery 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Muck in and learn about how it's done and how native plants contribute to protecting our land…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

A Bug Hunt at Night

Matuku Link Reserve 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere

What bugs hide in our bush? Come and help us find out. Professional entomologists will help you identify as many insects as we can find at Matuku Link’s forest and…

Free – $5

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Otakawhe Wetland Neighbours Day

11 Nepean Avenue, Orapiu Nepean Avenue

Otakawhe Wetland Restoration/te whakaora i te repo Project Come and join in the community wetland native species planting at the Otakawhe Bay Wetland. Come and meet your neighbours, both local…

Free

Guided walk – Orangihina Park

Harbour View Beach Reserve Harbour View Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

Explore the taonga of Harbourview-Orangihina Park in Te Atatū Peninsula! Discover rare ecosystems, understand their significance, and the inspiring efforts of community groups protecting and restoring them. From lush wetlands…

Free

Flower Pressing Workshop

Event Series Flower pressing workshop
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

🌷 Explore the gardens and discover the delicate art of flower-pressing in the beautiful setting of the Howick Historical Village! A favourite pastime of the Victorians, flowers, foliage and ferns…

$25 – $40

Secret Species & Trapper Event

Waitakere Domain Hall Bethells Road 13

Join us to celebrate the "Secret Species" for the Swanson Waitakere Predator Free Group. Starting at 2pm there will be fun and activities for the children, with the colouring in…

Free

Guided Walk – Forest Bathing

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Relax with Benni Bonnin and experience forest bathing in Cornwall Park. Take some time for yourself. Pause. Breathe. Connect with Nature. Simple, light and uplifting time – with guided meditation…

Free

Coastal Connection Hike & Yoga by Patience Scarles

Little Oneroa Beach Car Park Goodwin Avenue

This guided walk with Patience Scarles takes you through the picturesque coastal trails, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature's soothing sounds and refreshing ocean breeze. At the end of…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Ranger Guided Walk – Kepa Bush, Orakei

Kepa Bush Reserve 9 Colenso Place, Mission Bay

Join the community parks team on a free guided walk through a picturesque Kepa Bush in Mission Bay.  Learn about the wide range of native plant and animal species that…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…

$8 – $16