Kauri Point Centennial Park

Kauri Point Centennial Park (KPCP) features a large area of beautiful bush walks, leading down to the shore at Kendall Bay Beach while connecting to Chelsea Estate Heritage Park in the east. Featuring unique gumland ecosystems and a wide range of biodiversity from native orchids to native lizards and not to mention amazing views, KPCP is a gem that we are lucky to have in Kaipātiki. 

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KPCP has a long history of care from volunteers who look after the reserve, maintaining tracks, servicing traplines, controlling invasive weeds and more. More hands are always needed to carry on and expand on this important work! If you are interested in joining us in caring for this wonderful reserve, email us at team@pfk.org.nz to be involved.

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Upcoming Events

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The following events are free for all! RSVP to team@pfk.org.nz to let us know that you're coming.

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A moderate level of fitness and appropriate footwear is require as there are some sections of steep steps, especially down to the shore.

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Sat, 21 March 2026, 3 - 5pm - Marine Metre Squared (Seashore Monitoring)

Want to learn more about the wildlife that lives on our shores and participate in some citizen science? Join us in learning how to do marine metre squared monitoring! No experience required, all are welcomed. Stay for a free sausage sizzle after! 

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Marine metre squared is a citizen science project with a mission to make New Zealand's coastline the best understood coastline in the world. Developed to get communities involved in monitoring the seashore, it helps us gain a deeper understanding of what lived within out shores and connects us to with our environment. Visit the Marine Metre Squared website to find out more about this amazing project, and join us to play your part! 

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​RSVP to team@pfk.org.nz for more details. 

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Past Events

Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 10am - 1pm - Guided Walk and BBQ

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Our small band of nature explorers enjoyed a walk through the bush, learning about the regenerating kānuka forests and the unique gumland ecosystems found within KPCP, as well as the role of fire in these ecosystems. We spotted NZ giants like Rimu and Kauri, as well as gum land specials like gumland grass tree, tangle fern and bracken. We examined the differences between three species of tree ferns- the great mamaku (black tree fern), the icon ponga (silver fern) and the hairy wheki - spotted some nursery web spiderlings and admired the beautiful view of the harbour. We ended our walk with a well-deserved BBQ and some friendly chit-chat!​​​​​​​​​​

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