“Spectacular set up, brilliant close encounter with kiwi.”
Visitor from Dunedin, NZ
(on night tour)
Imagine New Zealand the day before humans arrived...
Karori Sanctuary has an extraordinary 500-year vision: to restore a corner of mainland New Zealand as closely as possible to the way it was ‘the day before humans arrived’. The Sanctuary marked a turning point in the conservation and recovery of native wildlife on mainland New Zealand when it opened in 1995, reversing a decline that has lasted for at least 700 years. It is now one of the best places in New Zealand to experience native wildlife in their natural environment. More >>>
Coming Soon...
Work is now well underway on our new world-class Visitor and Education Centre. Due to open in Summer 09/10, the Centre is the biggest tourism initiative of its kind currently under development in New Zealand. Find out more...
Report a Bird
Have you seen kaka swooping by the Beehive? Or have you seen a hihi in your backyard? You can help us to track the range of our feathered friends by reporting your own bird sightings here.
Did you know...
The South Island kokako was declared extinct as recently as 2004.
Only 2% of New Zealand’s original wetlands remain.
A northern rata takes 500 years to grow. Browsing possum can kill it in just two years.
New Zealand’s Ultimate
Nature Experience
We are open 10am - 5pm daily
(last entry at 4pm).
Explore on your own or book a guided tour day or night (click below).
