We’re delighted to share that the Ōkārito Plant Project  has been featured in The New Zealand Herald  for its innovative regenerative tourism model that brings local businesses, conservation groups and volunteers together to restore native ecosystems on the West Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand. The article highlights how the project’s collaborative approach is redefining tourism by connecting visitors and tourism operators with hands-on restoration and environmental stewardship

The Ōkārito Plant Project  has been recognised nationally, winning the Tourism Collaboration Award at the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards  — a significant milestone for regenerative tourism on the West Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand. As reported by The Press , the award celebrates the project’s collaborative, community-led model that connects tourism, conservation and local business to actively restore native ecosystems in South Westland. What Is the Ōkārito Plant Project? The

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Tash Goodwin weeds a young native tree at Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier NZ. Mt Tasman and Mt Cook in the background The rain cleared just...

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What a way to close out 2024! On December 11, we held our final planting day of the year at the Purcell Reserve in Whataroa, marking a...

Last week marked an exciting milestone for the Okarito Plant Project as we launched a brand-new planting site in Whataroa! The landowners...

On November 11th, we returned to Sullivan Farm near Fox Glacier and Lake Matheson for a maintenance day, ensuring the success of our...

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Amidst a week of rain, the one day forecasted for sunshine magically aligned with our scheduled planting day at the Purcell Reserve. Talk...

Swade and Paula of Okarito Boat EcoTours, founding members of the Okarito Plant Project, visited Fox Glacier last week to check up on the...

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A Day of Restoration Planting and Community Spirit - Past & Present A beautiful, crisp, clear day dawned on Thursday, May 23, setting the...

We had an incredible day filled with enthusiasm and hard work on Friday, May 17, as a fantastic group of volunteers joined us in Ōkārito....

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Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand's West Coast, the Ōkārito Plant Project reached a significant milestone with its...