Run an event in a park

All the regional parks are hugely popular for running events. With a wide range of facilities and activities each park is unique in its capabilities.

If you would like to run an event in any of the regional parks, please contact  the appropriate park ranger to discuss your ideas and to obtain the relevant forms so that you can apply for a concession. The relevent information for each park can be reached below. Commercial activities require a full concession that is processed at GW's Wellington office. Most non-commercial activities require a streamlined concession that is processed by a park ranger.  In most cases you also require a health and safety plan.

You should allow at least 15 working days for your application to be processed.

For more information about applying for a concession please contact the Concessions Officer at the Wellington office:

Cat Wylde
concessions@gw.govt.nz . 
Phone (04) 830 4282

Running an event in the Akatarawa Forest

With 15,000 hectares of regenerating bush, hills, valleys, old logging roads and forest tracks, the Akatarawa Forest is very popular for a huge range of events. It is the only one of the regional parks and forests open to motorised recreation. More...

Running an event in Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

The park is very popular for many different types of events, especially cross country running and orienteering, festivals, mountain biking and equestrian activities such as pony club camps.  Families, schools and other community groups enjoy the opportunity for camping, birthdays, weddings and other celebrations. More...

Running an event in Belmont Regional Park

The park is very popular for many different types of events, especially cross country running and orienteering, mountain biking and horse trail riding. More...

Running an event in East Harbour Regional Park

East Harbour Regional Park is a very popular venue for events, especially group walks and running or multi-sport events. More...

Running an event on the Hutt River Trail

The Hutt River Trail and its environs are especially popular for walks, runs, mountain bike rides and raft races. More...

Running an event at Kaitoke Regional Park

With its superb temperate rainforest and grassy clearings, Kaitoke Regional Park is ideal for nature-based events, group walks or picnics. The large barbecue facility in the campsite may be reserved for weddings, corporate or other private functions.The parkis especially popular with schools and clubs, as participants may camp overnight if they wish. More...

Running an event in the Pakuratahi Forest

Both the Rimutaka Rail Trail and Tunnel Gully are very popular venues for events, including group picnics, school and club fun runs and/or walks, and mountain biking. More...

Running an event at Queen Elizabeth Park

With sites available for booking, Queen Elizabeth Park is extremely popular for group events and picnics. It is also used extensively for equestrian, running and orienteering events, bike rides and music festivals. More...

Running an event in Whitireia Park

Whitireia Park is popular for walking, running, orienteering, mountain biking, rock climbing, model plane flying, canoeing, fishing, windsurfing, picnicking and swimming.  Familes, schools and other community groups enjoy the opportunity for birthdays, weddings and other celebrations. More...