February, 2027

World Wetlands Festival 2027

2027Sat13Feb10:00 am3:00 pmWorld Wetlands Festival 2027Matuku Link Reserve10:00 am - 3:00 pm Event TypeEnvironmental, Festival, Free, Markets & Fairs Suitable for AgesAll Ages LocationWest Auckland

When

Saturday 13 February 2027 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Event Details

Get ready for a day of discovery, excitement, and FREE family fun at the World Wetlands Festival 2027 at Matuku Link.

You’re invited to enjoy games and crafts for the kids as well as guided walks by experts to answer all your nature questions.

Stallholders in 2027 include Auckland Zoo, Birds New Zealand, Forest & Bird Waitākere, Arataki Visitor Centre, The Entomological Society, Mountains to Sea, Kauri Rescue, Auckland Council Biodiversity, Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance (PFWRA). There will be home baking, fresh coffee, a barbeque (vegan and non-vegan), and so much more.

As you wander the beautiful boardwalks and restored wetland habitat, you’ll see firsthand how much Matuku Link has changed since its beginnings in 2016, with over eight thousand volunteer hours per year spent restoring and protecting Te Henga Wetland and surrounding areas. Learn more about our remarkable birdlife including pāteke (brown teal), spot a secretive pūweto (spotless crake), and if you are very lucky, you might even see our cryptic namesake, the matuku-hūrepo (Australasian bittern).

There will be an all-day market with gifts, food, art, information, and entertainment. All talks are free and everyone is welcome.

See you there for a fun filled day for the whole whanau!

Price

Free

Organiser

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Matuku Link

The Matuku Reserve Trust owns 37 hectares of bush and wetland, called the “Matuku Link” to ensure the safety of...
The Matuku Reserve Trust owns 37 hectares of bush and wetland, called the “Matuku Link” to ensure the safety of the wildlife and as a vital connection by linking neighbouring eco-restoration projects Ark in the Park; Habitat te Henga and the Forest & Bird reserve Matuku. Over 90% of New Zealand’s wetlands have been drained or filled, yet on Auckland’s doorstep is Te Henga wetland, the largest wetland in the region. Ponds have been created with interconnecting boardwalks and trails made accessible for people of all abilities while the old barn has been transformed into a sustainable Wetland Education Centre and volunteer meeting place.

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