Queen Elizabeth Park Planting Day 2025

Join Greater Wellington on Sunday 6 July to plant native grasses and trees to restore the mauri of this incredible park.

This planting day is open to all who wish to attend – no registration necessary. People 13 years and older, who are prepared for some physical activity can help carrying plants, digging holes, and putting new native plants in the ground.

For those a bit less physically active, you can still help by folding plant protectors, handing-out resources, and enjoying a sausage sizzle.

Play your part in recloaking Papatūānuku! We hope to see you there.

Our wet weather postponement day is Sunday 13 July.

What to bring:

• Gumboots or sturdy closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy
• Warm and waterproof clothing 
• Sun hat and sunscreen 
• Reusable water bottle 

We will provide: 

• Plants and planting tools 
• Kai 
• First Aid Trained Staff 
• Sunscreen 

There are public toilets on site.

Getting there:

Meet us at the Mackays Crossing entrance of Queen Elizabeth Park off SH1. This entrance is near the Ramaroa Centre and the Tramway Museum. Along the road are walking, cycling and horse riding tracks, the WWII US Marines display. The road continues to Whareroa Beach, surrounding dunes and picnic areas.

By public transport

• Train: Catch the Metlink Kāpiti Line to the Paekākāriki railway station, visit the museum in the station and then walk or bike 1.5km to the southern park entrance at the end of Wellington Road. 
• Bus: Take a No. 250 bus from Paraparaumu railway station to Jeep Rd, Raumati South.