Avon-Heathcote Estuary Trust

Annual 'Farewell to the Godwits' Ceremony 2026
2026-02-28 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Annual Farewell to the godwits ceremony
to “Wish the Godwits a safe return to their breeding grounds in Alaska”
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Southshore Spit Reserve (at the very end of Rockinghorse Road)
1pm FREE BBQ sausages, music, info stalls
1.30pm Welcome, followed by guided short walk to view the birds up close
Suitable all ages but please leave the dog at home.

McCormacks Bay Restoration Working Session
2026-01-18 14:00 - 16:00
Can you spare a few hours to assist a group of local residents to restore and enhance this stunning little Bay.
Tools and hot drink provided
No need to book. Look out for cars parked along McCormack’s Bay Road as that is where we will planting, weeding, mulching or pruning.

Public Meeting
2025-09-25 19:30 - 20:30 | MtPleasant Community Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay, Christchurch, 8062, New Zealand
AGM – MtPleasant Community Centre – 3 McCormacks Bay Road – MtPleasant
7.30 pm till 8.30pm
Doors open at 7.15 for refreshments and mingling.
Topics discussed ;
Reports from Environment Canterbury and the Trust on Water Quality changes over the years plus the results from a recent Scholarship research on saltmarsh plants.
All welcome, no need to book

Estuary Fest mini
2025-03-15 09:00 - 14:00 | MtPleasant Community Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay, Christchurch, 8062, New Zealand

Coastal Pathway Walk
2025-03-08 14:00 - 16:00
Estuary Edge Walk 2025
Coastal Walk along the Estuary.
Meet at Beachville Road Reserve (in front of Redcliffs School) and walk to Sumner.
Estuary experts along the way to provide information.
FREE – SPOT PRIZES – suitable all ages.
Take the bus back to starting point or just walk back.
Organised by the Estuary Trust – Coastal Pathway Group and the Envirohub
Register to info@estuary.org.nz stating your name and how many will be in your group

Bioblitz at McCormacks Bay Reserve
2024-04-21 13:00 - 16:00
McCormacks-Bay-City-Nature-Challenge-2024 – 1

Public Meeting
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:30 | MtPleasant Community Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay, Christchurch, 8062, New Zealand

Coastal Pathway cycle event
2024-03-01 17:30 - 19:00 | Scott Park
Coastal pathway flyer pdf
