Hidden Valley Conservation Trust

Our first project has been to purchase 72ha of land, the Hidden Valley, on the western slopes of Mt Evans above Purau Bay.

The dramatic bluffs and gullies that are a distinctive feature of this land harbour many important native species. The Trust aims to protect these in perpetuity and allow the land to re-generate.

We have an active group of volunteers and a program of activities which include:

• Monitoring of species
• Weed and pest removal
• Native seed collection and nursery
• Track development
• Fencing to protect rare plants

To find out more, become involved or donate: Contact us

Currently the reserve does not have public access. However, we are keen to share this special place with others. We have held public open days and this June (2024) we are running Community Planting Days as an opportunity for people to visit and get involved.

In addition to these public events, we also host visits from organised groups such as The Christchurch Botanical Society, The Banks Pennisula Walking Festival and various Tramping Clubs.

We are creating walking tracks and hope to eventually link Hidden Valley with neighbouring reserves.

Some organisations that we are working with:

• QE II National Trust
• Manaaki Mai
• Trapping monitoring NZ
• iNaturalist
• Christchurch City Council Biodiversity Fund
• ECAN Waitaha Action to Impact Fund

If you would like to join our mailing list and learn about events or to donate to HVCT, please contact HVCT Supporter

Tax deductible donations may be made to:
    Hidden Valley Conservation Trust
    Kiwibank 38-9023-0048585-00