Annual ‘Farewell to the Godwits’ Ceremony 2025

Wish the Godwits a safe return to their breeding grounds in Alaska

Saturday 1 March from 6pm  

Welcome at 6.30pm followed by guided short walk to view the birds up close

FREE BBQ sausages, music, info stalls

Location: Meet at the Southshore Spit Reserve (at the end of Rockinghorse Road)

Suitable all ages but please leave the dog at home.

Find out more on The Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust's website: estuary.org.nz