Our world is a place of discovery.
Let us help you open your eyes to what lies on your doorstep, from the birds singing and flitting about the bush to the huge diversity of plants and other growing things.
OUR WORLD
The Centennial Park Nature Trail
The Nature Trail The Nature Trail starts at the Tui Track which runs off the grass clearing, below the Pine Tree Carpark, below the tennis courts on Morton Way. Download the latest copy of the Nature Trail brochure and map Nature Trail guide Korean Nature Trail guide Mandarin Since the Nature Trail was first described…
Native plants
You will be amazed at the number of native plants living in Centennial Park, at least 150 different species. These are listed below. For more detail on each species see the Plant Conservation Network website List of native plants in Centennial Park For more detail on each species see the Plant Conservation Network website Kiekie…
Introduced trees
Centennial Park has a large number of exotic (introduced to NZ) trees, many of which have been planted by the Centennial Park Bush Society. Around the lower end of the park is an area we call the arboretum, where there is an interesting collection of exotic species, including a number of different conifers, camellias, magnolias…
Unwanted invaders
Weeds are invading and decimating native bush reserves all over the North Shore. Auckland has been called the weediest city in NZ. The North Shore Ecological Survey 2005 found that over 2/3 of reserves are impacted to moderate to severe degree by invasive weeds. Why is it a problem? Invasive weeds spread into the bush by…
Birdlife
Our bird experts have recorded more than 35 different species of birds at one time or other in this area. A small team regularly survey the bird life in the park. If you are keen to learn about the birds in the park you would be welcome to join this group on their monthly early morning walks. Contact…
Stream life
Bush Society volunteers regularly test the health of the Campbells Bay Stream. Water quality indicators include fish surveys, clarity, PH, phosphates, and macroinvertebrates (tiny animals living in water). Monitoring of the streams in Campbells Bay has shown the presence of kokopu, giant kokopu, eels and koura. Threats to stream life include accidental sewerage discharges, pollution…
Heritage sites
Centennial Park has 3 built heritage sites that we are aware of One World War 2 bunker at the 13th tee of the golf course, partially buried. This can be accessed off the northern end of the Mamaku Track via a short accessway. Another World Ward 2 bunker/pillbox signposted off the the southern end the…
Campbells Bay Urban Sanctuary 