Two people working in the gardens with a view of the bay.

Kawau Island – Mansion House Gardening Club

Introduction

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.

2025 dates

  • 22 January
  • 26 February
  • 19 March
  • 16 April
  • 28 May
  • 18 June
  • 30 July
  • 27 August
  • 24 September
  • 22 October
  • 19 November
  • 17 December

2026 dates

  • 21 January

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.