Got questions about peat lakes, the predator-proof fence, or growing kauri? This is the event for you!
đŚ Come hear from Professor Bruce Clarkson as we make our way around the park.
đ Super chill - explore at a leisurely pace, with friendly faces to talk about the things youâll see and learn.
đď¸ Even if youâve been in the past, the Park has a new elevated viewing platform!
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Sunday, March 15th, 9.30 am-11.30 am
Meet at: Hamilton Zoo carpark
Cost: Free
Open to: Green members & friends
Accessibility detailsÂ
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Weather is looking good - high of 24°, but will be about 14-19° as we walk around.Â
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No rain at this stage, but bring layers, a hat, good walking shoes, and a water bottle.
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There are no bathrooms at Waiwhakareke, so make sure you use the facilities by the Zoo cafe before we go.
- The park has easy walking tracks with a loop and connecting tracks. It's mostly gravel and grass paths.
- There is a new viewing tower with stair access only.
- There is car parking available at the Zoo.
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Feel free to park in the zoo carpark, we'll be waiting over by the viewing tower/entry to Waiwhakareke (map below) before heading off.
Waiwhakareke is Kirikiriroa-Hamiltonâs flagship biodiversity project - since 2004, 65ha of former farmland have been patiently planted across five different ecosystems.
Waiwhakarekeâs restoration will be a 500-year project, and only one percent of pre-European settlement wetlands remain - making this an important part of our city, and the Waikatoâs biodiversity.Â