Join us as we explore the northern Rangipo. We hope for good views of Ruapehu and the Desert Road area. We expect to rub shoulders with the subalpine vegetation, investigate the various forms of eruption and lahar deposits and consider the extent to which sandy formations are due to erosion by wind, frost or human causes.

Join local conservation personalities and enthusiasts to be guided into the delightful Tauranga-Taupō waterfall nestled in the foothills of the Kaimanawa ranges.

Help build your own predator trap to help protect the Native fauna & flora in your own backyard.

Now in its 5th consecutive year, the Sika Foundation provides an up close and personal experience of their predator control in action, where New Zealand's native Blue Duck is the highlight.

Discover the art of watercolouring with expert guidance from Sue Graham of Wildwood Gallery at the Nature Art Workshop in Tūrangi! In this morning session you will discover the world of Funky Fungi!

Let's bring back the native birds and help them thrive in your backyard. Join Predator Free Taupō for a fun hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build a rat trap tunnel.

Pop into the Waimarino (Ohakune) Reuse Shop @ the Waimarino Transfer Station with your tamariki and take the opportunity learn more about how you as a whānau can help save money through repurposing every day rubbish and reducing your environmental footprint.

An opportunity for people to experience one of the more remote sections of the Great Lake Trail. Towering volcanic cliffs, spectacular views, a hidden waterfall, and a beautiful secluded bay are highlights.

Discover the art of watercolouring with expert guidance from Sue Graham of Wildwood Gallery at the Nature Art Workshop in Tūrangi! In this afternoon session you will discover the world of Alluring Alpine!

Join Kiwi Aversion Trainer Joe at the Owhango Domain for avian aversion training to certify your dog for kiwi aversion training. This training is the best practice option to ensure your dog will be less likely to pursue and harm wild kiwi, and is required for any dogs taken into Tongariro, Erua, and Rangataua forest hunting areas.

Join local Project Tongariro conservation legends for a walk around the shores of south Lake Taupō's wonderful wetlands - Te Mātāpuna. Explore the 'kidneys of the lake' and learn about this unique landscape and its inhabitants.

Wade through an underground stream beneath the cover of darkness, and among the labyrinth of caves home to glow worms, unique limestone formations and native cave weta. Experience the stillness of this underground world and squeeze through gaps via the glow of torchlight.

Wade through an underground stream beneath the cover of darkness, and among the labyrinth of caves home to glow worms, unique limestone formations and native cave weta. Experience the stillness of this underground world and squeeze through gaps via the glow of torchlight.

The Goat is an exhilarating adventure run from Whakapapa to Turoa Ski Fields on the Round the Mountain track, traversing the western slopes of Mount Ruapehu.

An opportunity for people to experience one of the more remote sections of the Great Lake Trail. Towering volcanic cliffs, spectacular views, a hidden waterfall, and a beautiful secluded bay are highlights.

Join Kiwi Aversion Trainer Joe at the Raetihi Makotuku Domain for avian aversion training to certify your dog for kiwi aversion training. This training is the best practice option to ensure your dog will be less likely to pursue and harm wild kiwi, and is required for any dogs taken into Tongariro, Erua, and Rangataua forest hunting areas.

Let's bring back the native birds and help them thrive in your backyard. Join Predator Free Taupō for a fun hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to build a rat trap tunnel.

Enjoy a guided tour around the unique Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary and the Gallagher Insurance Kiwi Burrow, with Save the Kiwi, Greening Taupō, Takahē Recovery, and the Department of Conservation.

Enjoy a guided tour around the unique Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary and the Gallagher Insurance Kiwi Burrow, with Save the Kiwi, Greening Taupō, Takahē Recovery, and the Department of Conservation.

Join us for an informative hīkoi around Waipāhīhī Botanical Reserve guided by Kids Greening Taupō Coordinators. Discover various native plants, how to identify them and some of the stories connected to them. Spend time looking for the tiny and not so tiny creatures that live amongst the plants.

Enjoy a guided tour around the unique Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary and the Gallagher Insurance Kiwi Burrow, with Save the Kiwi, Greening Taupō, Takahē Recovery, and the Department of Conservation.

Join the Kids Greening Taupō education coordinators for an informative walk around beautiful Lake Rotopounamu.

The Sika Foundation advocates for the protection of our nationally endangered Blue Duck, the Whio, through the Whio Protection Program - an expansive predator trapping network in the Kaimanawa Forest Park.

We’re thrilled to confirm that the Tussock Traverse will return on Saturday, 25th January 2025, providing another fantastic opportunity to experience the breathtaking trails of Tongariro National Park.

The Sika Foundation advocates for the protection of our nationally endangered Blue Duck, the Whio, through the Whio Protection Program - an expansive predator trapping network in the Kaimanawa Forest Park.