The Hereweka Harbour Cone Trust manages the 328-hectare Hereweka block on the Otago Peninsula.

Our Core Initiatives

The Trust's work across the property is structured around six areas, as set out in the Management Plan:

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Ecological Restoration

Restoring native vegetation and strengthening the health of Hereweka’s ecosystems.

Habitat Protection

Protecting significant native forest and connecting important habitats across the property.

Plant and Animal Pest Control

Controlling weeds and predators to protect native plants, animals and ecosystems.

Heritage Stewardship

Protecting and preserving Hereweka’s significant cultural and historic sites.

Public Access and Recreation

Providing opportunities to explore and enjoy Hereweka through walking, cycling and horse riding.

Community Participation

Working with the community through volunteering, education, research and conservation.

More About Our Initiatives

Plan your visit and explore Hereweka’s tracks, open farmland, native plantings and spectacular Peninsula views.

Whether you’re visiting for a walk, exploring the landscape or getting involved through volunteering, there are many ways to experience and contribute to Hereweka.

Get Involved at Hereweka

Plan your visit and explore Hereweka’s tracks, open farmland, native plantings and spectacular Peninsula views.

Experience Hereweka

Trails

The Hereweka property offers some of the most rewarding walking on the Otago Peninsula — with sweeping panoramas, fascinating heritage features, and a mix native bush and grazing pasture.

Explore Hereweka's Trails

Flora

Before human arrival, the Otago Peninsula was cloaked in native forest from shoreline to summit. Years of farming have reduced that cover to scattered remnants — but those remnants have persisted, and at Hereweka, they're growing.

Discover Hereweka's Flora

Fauna

Discover the native birds and freshwater species that call Hereweka home, from riflemen and wood pigeons to giant kōkopu and kōura. Through ongoing restoration and predator control, we’re helping these taonga thrive once again.

Discover Hereweka's Fauna

History

Discover the rich Māori and European history that has shaped Hereweka, from Kāi Tahu traditions and the story of Tarewai to the farming heritage that followed European settlement. Today, the landscape remains home to a collection of archaeological sites and historic features.

Discover Hereweka's History