Walk Waiheke with Us
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…
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…
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?…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
Step into the future and join us for FREE Silent Disco Kids Adventures at Auckland Botanic Gardens, where kids can explore nature like never before! Get ready for an exciting…
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…
Nature Journaling is a great way to get back to nature, bringing with it a sense of calm and well-being, an antidote to our busy, tech-driven lives. We will discuss…
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…
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…
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…
Come visit the New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library! Get ready to dig deep and exchange seeds at our month-long Seed Swap during EcoFest! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or…
Ngā manu a Buller Discover our native birdlife in this Te Papa art exhibition showcasing prints of illustrations from New Zealand’s most famous books on native birds. Walter Buller’s iconic…
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…
Step into the future and join us for FREE Silent Disco Kids Adventures at Auckland Botanic Gardens, where kids can explore nature like never before! Get ready for an exciting…
Nature Journaling is a great way to get back to nature, bringing with it a sense of calm and well-being, an antidote to our busy, tech-driven lives. We will discuss…
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…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Onetangi Water Walk with Mel Burdett If you are up for a challenge, join Mental Fitness Coach Mel Burdett on a 2km walking journey in the waters of Onetangi Beach…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
A space thrives when we come together, sharing our time and effort to restore its natural beauty. Join us in the weeding activities around Te Atatu Peninsula Harbourview—no experience needed.…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Come be a part of our award winning bioorganic restoration at Rosedale Park! We will introduce you to all our sustainable practices that are designed to sequester carbon and decarbonise…
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…
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…
Have you ever found a sick, injured or orphaned wild bird? Wild birds need specialised care from dedicated rehabilitators or vets. Each year, 6000 bird heroes bring their rescues to…
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…
🌷 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…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…