A family runs through a park on a sunny day, under a banner that reads Summer Events - celebrating 25 years

Summer Events programme

November 2025 – March 2026

 

Discover the magic of your regional parks. For 25 years, Greater Wellington has been hosting fun and free events that help people connect with nature, get active outdoors, and enjoy time together.

Find the full programme of events listed below. Some events have limited numbers. Make a booking to reserve your place.

Learn about our regional parks and forests

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Kaitoke Explorer Scavenger Hunt

Kaitoke Regional Park
1 December 2025 – 31 March 2026
Free event

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Battle Hill Explorer Scavenger Hunt

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
2 December 2025 – 31 March 2026
Free activity

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Queen Elizabeth Park Explorer Scavenger Hunt

Queen Elizabeth Park
2 December 2025 – 31 March 2026
Free event

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Butterfly Wings at Butterfly Creek

East Harbour Regional Park – Northern Forest
Kowhai Street Entrance to Butterfly Creek
January – 31 March 2026

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Belmont Bunker Walk

Belmont Regional Park
Saturday 7 March, 10am-1pm
Free event, bookings essential

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SOLD OUT: Battle Hill Tamariki Ranger Day

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
Saturday 14 March, 12.30pm-3pm
SOLD OUT

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Wainuiomata Old Forest Walk - March

Wainuiomata Regional Park - Gate entrance: 10 Whitcher Grove
Sunday 15 March, 9am-1pm
Free event - booking required

Updated March 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM

Get in touch

Phone:
0800496734
Email:
info@gw.govt.nz