Discover the ongoing journey to restore the forest, protect native wildlife, and honour the land. These stories celebrate the quiet but powerful work happening behind the scenes to keep Driving Creek wild.
Driving Creek is well known in Aotearoa and abroad as a place where pottery, art, railway engineering and conservation converge. This unique fusion reflects the passions of Driving…
Our Conservation Team, with support from local nurseries, visitors, and volunteers, has added over 60 eco-sourced native plants to the entrance and sanctuary. Species like kōwhai, tī kōuka, and tānekaha will help restore biodiversity, enrich our spaces, and thrive within our predator-proof fence.
If you’ve ever taken a train ride through the forest at Driving Creek, soared through the treetops on the zipline, or had fun getting messy in a pottery…
The Coromandel Peninsula, known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, is home to one of New Zealand's most iconic trees: the Kauri. These magnificent giants showcase the…
Did you know there are three types of frogs in The Coromandel? Two are native, and one is an introduced species. The frog you often see in the…
Recently, the Driving Creek conservation team had the opportunity to delve deeper into the fascinating world of moths. Local moth enthusiast Tony Steer visited our team and generously…
Driving Creek is home to the Coromandel Striped gecko also known as the Northern striped gecko. The species is threatened and nationally vulnerable. For a while, northern striped…
The hard work and dedication of Driving Creek’s Conservation Team is producing great results for our beautiful native forest and wildlife. We now have evidence of a thriving…