The 225-hectare ecosanctuary is a ground-breaking conservation project that protects over 40 rare native wildlife species. As a not-for-profit, you are directly contributing to our vital conservation work.
Ko te pākaiao 225-heketā nei he kaupapa tiaki taiao whakaharahara e tiaki ana i te neke atu i te 40 momo kararehe māori onge. Nā te mea he rōpū kore-huamoni mātou, mā tō tautoko ka āwhina tika koe i ā mātou mahi tiaki taiao whakahirahira.
Plan your visit
Open daily
9:00am–5:00pm. Last entry at 4:00pm. Open every day except Christmas Day.
Getting here
We're just a stone's throw from the Wellington CBD. Here we are on a map and these are all your transport options.
Getting around
The sanctuary has many tracks, and some are wheelchair-friendly. Download our visitor map. [PDF, 6.4 MB]
Tickets
Buy general admission tickets for self-guided journeys, or choose one of our popular guided tour options below.
Our tours
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Day tours
This is the ultimate way to experience New Zealand's rare and amazing wildlife! Join one of our experienced guides on an informative walk through the sanctuary.
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Halloween night walks
Dare to explore the wilderness of the sanctuary after dark! Your guide leads you through the eerie sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native forest at night in search of rare and endangered species, including those that only emerge under the cover of darkness.
Visitor map
