Upcoming community events

Create whanaungatanga and unforgettable memories. Bring your team of four to Queen Elizabeth Park for a treasure hunt! You’ll need to work together to crack codes and unlock the boxes. You’ll explore tracks through and dunes, alongside freshwater streams, and into regenerating bush. How many challenges can you complete? All aboard! Wellington Tramway Museum will provide free trips on the heritage tram to help you hunt the park for clues. This treasure hunt is for all ages, including kids, teenagers and adults. Each team must include at least one participant over 14 years old. This event is created and delivered by the family adventure experts Everyone Out. Book your place and let the hunt begin! You can enter a team of 2 to 4 members.   Book your team ticket by visiting www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents Please note: Please bring snacks and water bottles for your team. Please bring a pen or pencil to complete the treasure hunt. Dress in weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Be prepared for a hot day with sun protection, or a wet day with waterproof and windproof layers. Timetable: 1:30pm – Registration at the Whareroa Beach carpark of Queen Elizabeth Park. Use the Mackay’s Crossing entrance if driving. 1:55pm – Your challenge briefing. 2:00pm – Start your treasure hunt! 4:00pm – Finish your hunt and sign out. 4:15pm – Prizegiving! This event begins at the Whareroa Beach carpark of Queen Elizabeth Park. You can ride a bike there from the Paekākāriki or Raumati sides of the park (Te Ara o Whareroa Trail is a sealed track for walking and cycling). If driving, use the Mackay’s Crossing entrance off SH1. Bookings for this event will be available from Monday 3 February. Book your place by visiting www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents This event is rain or shine, but in the case of hazardous weather, check the Everyone Out Facebook page and the Everyone Out website for updates at 9am on the event day.