Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao: A guide to the wildlife and wild places of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika
What to see where, when, and how in the Wellington region.
Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao waterfront walk
Discover the nature encounters you can expect at this time of year on a waterfront guided walk with Michael Szabo, wildlife expert and author of Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao: A guide to the wildlife and wild places of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika.
When | Āhea
Mon 26 Oct 2026, 11am–12pm
Where | Ki hea
Len Lye Water Whirler sculpture near Frank Kitts Park, Wellington
Cost | Te utu
Free – booking required
Experience the Wellington waterfront with wildlife expert Michael Szabo, who will highlight the nature encounters you can expect at this time of year. The hour-long walk will start at 11am from the Len Lye Water Whirler sculpture near Frank Kitts Park and end at Te Papa’s Bush City.
In the event of bad weather, a presentation covering the stops will take place at Te Papa, and registered attendees will be notified in advance. Meet 15 minutes prior.
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