Image: Nicole Steven | DOC
Two people working in the gardens with a view of the bay.
Kawau Island – Mansion House Gardening Club
Once a month: Join a group of dedicated volunteers and work in the gardens at Mansion House for a day.

The volunteer group meets one Wednesday a month. You can join the group for just one day or come more often.

Tasks

You'll get to work on a range of gardening activities.

Dates

  • 21 January 2026
  • 25 February 2026
  • 25 March 2026
  • 22 April 2026
  • 20 May 2026
  • 3 June 2026
  • 8 July 2026
  • 26 August 2026
  • 23 September 2026
  • 21 October 2026
  • 18 November 2026
  • 16 December 2026
  • 20 January 2027

Dates and times are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances.

What to bring

  • Tools are provided, but you may like to bring your own gardening gloves.
  • Lunch – you can also buy food from the café during the summer months.

Transport

Carpool from Dairy Flat or meet at Sandspit Wharf. The garden volunteers will leave from Sandspit Wharf at 8 am and return around 4 pm, or leave at 10.30 am and return around 5.10 pm. 

How to apply

Use the volunteer application form to register your interest. We'll confirm if we have place for you.

Volunteer application form

Confirm your availability by the Wednesday before your volunteer day by emailing rvis@doc.govt.nz.