The Whitireia Park Restoration Group’s winter planting season is starting on 7 June from 9.30am to 12.30pm. They will be planting along the top of the escarpment (in green) to bolster the areas already planted and provide a seed source for the surrounding areas to naturally regenerate. (the orange areas are archaeological sites). Gorse has been cut down in several areas and planting spots have been prepared. The grass is quite short and nicely browned off.

A large area is being left open for people who like to sit, picnic, take photos or access the track down to the coast.

This site can be windy and if the weather doesn’t cooperate check out the group’s facebook page by 8am.

Take several layers of clothing including wind proof jacket, water and a spade if you have one. Some spades will be provided and there will be hot food and drinks available.

The group have just discovered a mātātā/fernbird living across the road from the site so planting will provide more habitat for them.

Carparking is available by the concrete pads.