Community Planting Day - Lake Hayes Pavilion

Lake Hayes Pavilion planting site enjoys some of the best views Queenstown has to offer. Nestled on the edge of Lake Hayes, our volunteers have planted 2000 native trees and shrubs here so far, and we are excited to be adding to the count this spring.

On Saturday 14th September, we invite our whole community to help plant out a further 1500 native plants! The hardest work (digging the holes!) is already done and plants will be laid out – your job will be to get them safely into their forever-home.

Time | Location | What to wear:

*It’s drop-in style so join us when you can between 9.00 - 12.00
*Wear sturdy shoes and comfortable outdoor clothing
*Bring a pair of gardening gloves and a water bottle
*Parking is next to the Pavilion; or cycle/walk via the Waiwhakaata/Lake Hayes Trail.
*If travelling by bus, take the Orbus #2

Expect a delicious morning tea and hot drinks courtesy @ Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa.

About the Lake Hayes Pavilion planting site:
*The natural habitat is shrublands; it provides shelter and food for native birds.
*Key species are kōwhai, coprosma, olearia and flax.
*We’ve planted 2000 trees here so far, and will be filling the 2nd fenced area to capacity this spring!