Biodiversity
Tūī
A strong ambassador for the cove's soundscape and a familiar sign that our pest-control efforts are working.
Vital for pollinating native trees and dispersing seeds across the regenerating forest.
Community-led conservation in Bobs Cove
Restoring Bobs Cove to a true native sanctuary.
Regenerate Bobs Cove is a 100% volunteer-run initiative dedicated to removing introduced predators, restoring ancient bushland, and bringing native birdlife back to our backyards.
- Predator trapping
- Biodiversity restoration
- Community kaitiakitanga
Our vision
A thriving ecosystem where forest and community meet.
We have a difference worth defending. Our beech-clad slopes and shores are one of the best preserved native environments in the Wakatipu basin. The natural perimeter of lake shore, sub-alpine ridgeline and the cliffs of the narrows give us a unique opportunity to defend from predators.
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A rare biodiversity hotspot
Bobs Cove brings together lake edge, ancient beech trees, and residential areas in one visible landscape. Whether on the porch with a cuppa, standing high on the ridge, or sunbathing on the beach, nature here is ever-present.
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Protecting our taonga species
When we rid our neighbourhoods of introduced pests like rats, stoats, feral cats and possums, then our native birds, lizards, and invertebrates will truly thrive.
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100% community-powered mahi
Our success relies entirely on dedicated local volunteers managing trap lines on public and private land. Every trap brings us one step closer to our goal.
Native wildlife
The taonga we are working to protect.
Introduced predators pose an existential threat to our native species. By maintaining our trapping networks, we are directly contributing to the survival of these incredible birds.
Biodiversity
Toutouwai (Robin)
Friendly and inquisitive, these birds are highly vulnerable to ground predators like rats and stoats.
Removing predators is the only way to ensure their populations can safely recover.
Biodiversity
Korimako (Bellbird)
Their iconic, bell-like song is becoming a more common part of the everyday experience in the cove.
A key indicator species for the overall health of our local ecosystem.
On the ground
Practical conservation, driven by locals.
Our work is active, measurable, and deeply connected to the land. We operate a growing network of traps across the region to systematically remove threats to our wildlife.
Predator control
Managing the trap lines
Our volunteers conduct routine checks, maintain equipment, and clear traps across public reserves and private properties to suppress possum, rat, and mustelid populations.
Community stewardship
Education and engagement
We believe in sharing knowledge. By educating our community about native biodiversity and predator control, we empower residents to proactively manage their own backyards.
Our environment
A landscape worth defending.
From towering alpine ridges to the beech-clad shoreline, Bobs Cove is an irreplaceable slice of Aotearoa.
Get involved
We need your help to protect the cove.
Scaling up our trapping network requires people power. Whether you can check a single trap in your backyard or maintain a line in the reserve, your contribution is vital to our success.