Taranaki Sustainable Trails
Aotearoa’s longest running sustainable trail!
Taranaki Sustainable Trails connects people and inspires a lighter footprint on the land. Across 34 properties and more than 30 events over 17 days, discover local examples, practical knowledge and real-world solutions for gardening, building, farming and living more sustainably.
3 Trails are back in 2026: Backyards, Builds & Farms!
This spring, the TaranakiSustainable Trails returns for its 12th year— more inspiring than ever.
From October 30 to November 15, the region will come alive with 34 open properties and over 30 events over 17 days designed to spark curiosity, connection, and action. Discover local examples, practical knowledge and real-world solutions for gardening, building, farming and living more sustainably.
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Learn simple tips to grow your own food with our DIY videos. Now is the perfect time to get in your garden.
Do you want to learn how to compost at home, but are unsure where to start? Lasagna bed layering is the easiest and most efficient use of everyday materials in our backyards.
Come along to the Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail event to learn more this Spring.
