Events Calendar

Spring Cleaning Beach Style
19 Sep 10, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2.00 hrs)

Sand, driftwood, animals and people all belong on our beach. Rubbish does not. Help rid our beach of unwanted and animal-unfriendly rubbish.

Mahia Wander
19 Sep 10, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (3.00 hrs)

Bring your family and make the most of this 2 ½ hour walk in what is one of the last remaining remnants of bush on the Peninsula. Bring a picnic lunch and a drink.

Tramping 101 to Sunrise Hut
18 Sep 10, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (7.00 hrs)

Have you ever been tempted to give tramping a go but aren’t sure if it’s for you? Join DOC Tramping 101 up to Sunrise Hut.

Dawn Chorus
17 Sep 10, 4:30 AM to 10:30 AM (6.00 hrs)

Getting out of bed this early will be totally worth it when you hear the amazing forest’s wake up call. A smorgasbord of tui, bellbird, kereru, robin, falcon …

Conservation Quiz Night
16 Sep 10, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (2.50 hrs)

Make up a team of 4–6 people and test your conservation knowledge against other nature connoisseurs. $10 per person, includes nibbles. Cash bar available. Excellent prizes to be won!

Story Time for Preschoolers
15 Sep 10, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM (1.00 hrs)

Story time and activities, with a special guest from DOC. All welcome!

Kiwi Health Check
16 Sep 10, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM (5.00 hrs)

Come and experience a day in the life of a ranger. Hike off trail deep into the bush in search of a kiwi. A high level of fitness is required.

Kiwi Health Check
14 Sep 10, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM (5.00 hrs)

Come and experience a day in the life of a ranger. Hike off trail deep into the bush in search of a kiwi. A high level of fitness is required.

No Ivy League
12 Sep 10, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (7.50 hrs)

Help to restore this grand old bit of lowland podocarp bush by pulling out small bits of ivy, and have an opportunity to see Puahanui Bush, the renowned Gwavas garden and recently restored homestead. Please bring your lunch and drink. Gloves will also be useful!

Restoration Day (event by invitation only)
12 Sep 10, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (7.50 hrs)

A day focused on motivating, educating and connecting people who are interested in and/or involved with ecological restoration.