Industry Planting Day - Queenstown 2025

2,000 native trees: one powerful day of action.

Rally your team and join Queenstown’s business community for an unforgettable day of connection, collaboration, and hands-on climate action. Together with the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust, QLDC, and Skyline, we’ll roll up our sleeves to restore this stunning part of our rohe and give back to the place that gives us so much.

With 2,000 native seedlings ready to go in the ground, this year’s event will take the collaborative total to over 4,000 plants at this site over the last two years. 

Come along for a morning or afternoon planting session, enjoy a legendary BBQ lunch thanks to the team at Skyline, and see the Reforestation Trust’s community nursery in action.

This event is a collaboration between the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust, Love Queenstown, Skyline and Queenstown Lakes District Council, with generous support from Air New Zealand, Trees that Count (via Bupa), Patagonia, and Ryd.

Event details –

Date: Thursday 16th October 2025

Time: 9am-12pm or 12.30-3.30pm

Location: Jardine Park, Queenstown

What to pack –

Please come dressed comfortably for outdoor activities and ensure you have appropriate gear for the conditions on the day.  Essential items include:

• Sturdy footwear

• Sunscreen and hat 

• Wind and/or waterproof layer 

• Refillable water bottle 

• Gardening gloves (BYO if you have them)

What’s included –

We’ll provide tea, coffee, and refreshments throughout the day, as well as a shared BBQ lunch. A big thank you to Skyline for generously catering this event.

We’ll also have a professional photographer on site to capture your team in action.

Transport and parking –

We're excited to welcome Ryd as our 2025 transport partner, making it easier than ever to get involved.

Stand by for a booking link and discount code, otherwise please consider carpooling, cycling, or using public transport where possible. On-site parking is limited.

Spots fill fast. Sign up early to avoid disappointment!

We can't wait to see you there!