Guided Walks
The Otari-Wilton's Bush Trust runs monthly walks for members and visitors.
Walks are free to Trust members, and cost $3 for visitors.
Pseudopanax - these two are commonly called five-finger and lancewood
Otari-Wilton's Bush Map (233Kb PDF)
- Pseudopanax and its Hybrids
Sunday 28 March, 2.00pm Leon Perrie leads a walk looking at Pseudopanax and discusses his current research on them.
Cost: $3. - The Treasure Trail
Sunday 25 April, 2.00pm An easy walk along the upper level at Otari, not far from Wilton Road, beginning in Job Wilton's reserve and ending at the lookout, where you can enjoy extensive views of original and secondary native forest. Starts at the Information Centre. Cost: $3.
Seminars
These are held throughout March at the Information Centre on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Gold coin donation.
The theme of the seminars is "Visions" - celebrating local people who have had visions of enhancing the environment, protecting the biodiversity and educating the public, and have then worked to make these visions a reality.
| Date | Speaker | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 2 March | Mary McEwen | Charles Fleming - environmental patriot |
| 9 March | Judy Hutt and Victor Anderlini | Off the Deep End - the Marine Education Centre |
| 16 March | Jim Lynch | Natural Wellington and the Karori Sanctuary |
| 23 March | Peter McKenzie | Nga Manu - the evolution of an idea |
| 30 March | Rodney Lewington | Leonard Cockayne and Otari - a marriage of ideals or of convenience? |
Guided Tours
Guided tours are available for groups of all sizes. Experienced guides lead tours that are tailored to each group. Cost: $3 - $10.
Bookings are essential. Contact the Treehouse Visitor Centre.
More Information
| Treehouse Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | (04) 499 1400 |
| Fax: | (04) 499 1903 |
| Email: | treehouse |
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Otari Wilton's Bush (Parks and Gardens)
