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Buggy walk
Thursday 4 September, 10.15am
A special ‘Buggy Walk’ organised by Sport Wellington and Greater Wellington Regional Council. A guided tour option is also available.
Buggy walk at the Sanctuary on 4 September
Buggy Walks are an initiative aimed at raising awareness of the Region’s Parks and Forests, and encouraging new parents to socialise and exercise in a healthy environment. The walks are organised by Sport Wellington Region, the Lion Foundation and Greater Wellington Regional Council. On average, attendance for Buggy Walks is approximately 160 mums, dads, grandparents and children under 5 years of age attend the Buggy Walks.
This walk will be lead by Sport Wellington Region and Greater Wellington Regional Council and will take you past most of the major attractions and key habitat areas.
The cost of this walk is $9.60pp. Under-fives are free. All proceeds go towards ecological restoration at the Sanctuary. Meet at 10am for a coffee and a brief prior to the walk commencing at 10.15am. The track is predominantly flat, with some gradual gradient. Please ensure you have good walking shoes and pumped up tyres. The walk will go ahead rain or shine.
Click here for more information on Buggy Walks.
A special one-hour guided tour with a Sanctuary ranger is also available for anyone who is interested. The cost is $17.60/adult, $8.80/children 5-16 years (includes general admission). The tour departs at 10.30am and must be pre-booked.
Click here to book the Buggy Walkers’ one-hour guided tour option or call us on 04 920 9200.
More information
General admission is paid at the Visitor Centre on arrival.
Guided tour payment is required when your booking is made. No bookings for this tour can be made on the day of the Buggy Walk.
Click here to become a member of the Karori Sanctuary Trust. Or join up on the day and we’ll refund the price of your general admission! Children under 5 years of age are free.
