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Mushrooms and other fungi – guided walk

26 April 2026 - 26 April 2026

2:00–3:30 pm

Region(s): Wellington

Type(s): presentations, experiences

Join this walk through the gardens and bush at Ōtari Wilton’s Bush to explore and discover the ever-changing array of mushrooms and fungi that are an essential part of its biodiversity.

Russula species of fungi in bush, NZ

Russula fungi

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The Russula species of fungi form a symbiotic relationship with the native species of beech trees.

Rights: Steve Reekie
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This is part of the Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Trust’s annual guided walks programme. This year, they are on the fourth Sunday of the month, March – November, to celebrate 100 years of Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush.

Location: Tāne Whakapiripiri - Ōtari Visitors Centre, 150 Wilton Road, Wilton, Wellington

For more information and tickets: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/mushrooms-and-other-fungi-guided-walk/wellington?.

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All about fungi looks at what fungi are and where we can find them, it also includes links to our other fungi resources. Learn about different uses of fungi in Māori knowledge and use of fungi.

Discover more by exploring the range of content under our fungi topic.

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Published: 10 March 2026
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