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Port Hills Newsletter - Winter 2026

May 20, 2026

Christchurch City Council Parks - Port Hills Newsletter - Winter 2026


Keen to plant native trees? Volunteer planting days run from 1pm to 3pm.

  • Saturday 6th June Barnett Park
  • Saturday 13th June Dry Bush 
  • Saturday 20th June Eastside Bush (Victoria Park) – Followed by BBQ

  • Barnett Park:
    Meet in the dog walking paddock accessed from the gate at the end of Bay View Road,

    Redcliffs. Look for the park ranger truck on the opposite side of the paddock. On-street parking.  Please keep

    access ways clear for residents.

    Dry Bush: Park at the top of Huntsbury Avenue and walk up Huntsbury 4WD track to site (1.3km approx. 25

    minutes), or park on the Summit Road and walk down Huntsbury Track to Dry Bush (0.8km approx. 10

    minutes). Look for the park ranger truck near the cattle stop at the fenced bush. There is no parking on

    Huntsbury Track.


    Eastside Bush:
      Meet in the car park behind the Victoria Park Visitor Centre, next to Park Ranger HQ.


    Come prepared for all weather and wear sturdy footwear for hill work. Spades and gloves will be provided by

    the rangers, but feel free to bring your own.


    For more information, please visit ccc.govt.nz/port-hills-reserves-volunteer-days  or contact Fiona Fenton on

    027 506 1425 or fiona.fenton@ccc.govt.nz