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People who visit Living Springs are impacted by the beautiful, natural setting and leave with a better connection to the world they live in.
As a host of many large groups, corporate organisations, schools and camps, Living Springs gives people memories and experiences that can impact them for life. The hillside location of the main camping facility and the surrounding 350ha property, make Living Springs a unique and wonderful place. Isn’t it time you visited?
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OUR CAMPS
We offer a huge range of camps for all ages, abilities, private small groups as well as large social groups.
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OUR LATEST NEWS
Tackling Wilding Gums and improving the Camp Quality Track at Living Springs
Our fortnightly volunteer sessions are gaining momentum again after a couple of weather-related postponements. Here ‘s an update of what we have been doing. When you are a fortnightly volunteer at Living Springs, you never really know what task you’ll be given until you turn up on the day! One thing for certain, though, is…
Beneficial Monitoring Update for October
Regular monitoring of beneficial creatures throughout the Living Springs site lets us know how we are doing with our conservation efforts We are fortunate to work alongside Te Kākahu Kahukura (TKK), a voluntary, community-driven initiative that brings together private landowners, agencies, councils and organisations to restore native forests across the southern Port Hills. Their vision…
Latest Pest Monitoring Results are Encouraging
During the second week of September, we carried out our quarterly pest monitoring to assess pest numbers. We were particularly interested to see the effects of our winter toxin programme. We used three monitoring methods: tracking tunnels, chew cards and thermal imaging cameras. The results were mostly positive. Across all three monitoring methods, we recorded…
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OUR ENVIRONMENT
Set within 350 hectares overlooking Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour, Living Springs is a place where people connect with nature. For more than 15 years, we’ve been working to restore native habitats, protect waterways and bring back the biodiversity of the Port Hills.
Our conservation work has grown considerably since the Allandale Stream Restoration Programme began in 2011. Together with Ngāti Wheke, conservation partners, volunteers and neighbouring landowners, we’ve planted more than 78,000 native trees, shrubs and grasses, established extensive predator control programmes and supported the regeneration of native habitats.
Now we’re taking the next exciting step: Living Springs Sanctuary.
Following a positive feasibility study, we’re progressing plans to establish a predator-proof fenced sanctuary within Living Springs, potentially covering up to 220 hectares. Our vision is to create a camp within a sanctuary, a place where native wildlife thrives and thousands of children and visitors can experience the wonder of nature firsthand.
This ambitious project will bring conservation, education and community together, creating something extraordinary for Canterbury and future generations.
Living Springs would like to thank the following sponsors
Air Rescue
ANZ
Environment Canterbury
Evergreen Landscapes
Fahey FenceHire
Lion Foundation
Mainland Foundation
Pub Charity
Rata Foundation
Southern Trust