We hold regular volunteer conservation events to remove wilding pines in various areas around the Whakatipu.
These events are 2-3 hours in duration and are a great way to enjoy like-minded company, spectacular views and fresh mountain air while helping to pull a few wilding pines. It’s a great way to connect with your community and enhance your wellbeing and fitness all at the same time. We’re happy to show you the ropes.
We provide the hand tools and equipment required for the volunteer events, including instruction and safety briefing.
“If you, your group or business are interested in doing volunteer work to remove wilding pines, or would like to be added to our mailing list, please get in touch. Our Volunteer Coordinator will get back to you as soon as possible.
Volunteer
We’re always on the lookout for new volunteers – please let us know if you’d be happy to help!
LATEST EVENT
Wednesday the 22nd of April 2026
Ben Lomond
Places are now full for this event, feel free to register for updates on our next one!
Come along and do your bit for Conservation week!
As part of Conservation week 2026, we have a special event planned involving Gondola and Heli travel to get us to our work site.
On Wed 22nd April we will be flying volunteers to Ben Lomond saddle to work their way down the slopes controlling Wildings.
Event details
When: Wed the 22nd of April from 6:50am
Where: Ben Lomond Reserve working our way from the saddle down to the gondola base building. We will be meeting at the Skyline gondola base building at 6:50 am sharp.
What to bring: Water, sun protection, layers, medication (please let us know of any medical conditions), snacks and food for morning smoko, any hand tools you want to use (we will supply all the tools and gloves), knee pads are also quite handy!
How Long: From early morning until about 3pm
Who can come along: Anyone capable of Heli travel and with the fitness levels to walk and work from Ben Lomond saddle down to the gondola building (over 4 kilometers). Volunteers must be over 16 years old.
Past Events
Sat 11th Apr 2026
Coronet Peak
Sun 14th Dec 2026
Coronet Peak
The funding raised and the huge amount of time contributed to voluntary wilding control work is an indication of our community values.
