The flies of Aotearoa and the spiders who love them
22 March 2026 - 22 March 2026
2:00–3:30 pm
Region(s): Wellington
Type(s): presentations, experiences
Join experts Julia Kaspar and Phil Sirvid for a fascinating walk into the world of Aotearoa New Zealand’s flies and the spiders who love them. These small creatures might make some of us shudder, but they play vital roles in healthy ecosystems. Discover their surprising lives and why even the tiniest critters deserve a closer look.
It is easy walking and family groups are welcome.
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/the-flies-of-aotearoa-and-the-spiders-who-love-them/wellington.
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