Awa After Dark: Spotlighting in Central Park

Mon Apr 27 2026 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am UTC+12:00

Central Park, Brooklyn | Wellington

Mountains to Sea Wellington
Publisher/HostMountains to Sea Wellington
Awa After Dark: Spotlighting in Central Park
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Join experts from Mountain's to Sea Wellington's Wai Connection team, and the Te Papa Natural History team to explore your local park by night, at this free City Nature Challenge spotlighting event at Central Park, Brooklyn.
With your gumboots and a torch, head off on an evening hīkoi in your local park meet glowworm and ‘spotlight’ and observe freshwater species in their natural habitat. You'll also learn about the health of our waterways, freshwater conservation efforts in your neighbourhood, and some of the ways that you could become a kaitiaki of your local awa.
Awa After Dark events take place in the early evening, they’re perfect for the whole whānau.
This event is free, but bookings are essential. These events are very popular, please let us know if you have booked and can no longer make it so we can reallocate your spot.
Outdoor event: This event is outdoors, please dress appropriately (gumboots and warm clothing recommended). If the weather is really bad, we'll let you know we’re cancelling via the email you've provided us.
What is spotlighting? Ever played spotlight with a fish? Heaps of our native freshwater critters are nocturnal. Scientists often visit freshwater areas at nighttime with a torch, it’s the best time to see exactly who’s living in our awa!
What is Wai Connection? Wai Connection is a national programme delivered by Mountains to Sea Wellington aimed at connecting local communities to their waterways to improve them. We support communities and mana whenua with the knowledge, tools and expertise to monitor and care for their local freshwater places.
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Central Park, Brooklyn, Old Edwards Building, 131 Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

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