Wildlife
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Waitati, Otago
Fenced forest sanctuary where kaka, takahe and tuatara live in native bush.
- Price
- Adult entry, check website
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A predator-fenced valley near Waitati where native birds are protected and breeding. Walk through regenerating forest to see kaka, saddlebacks, takahe and more. There's a visitor centre and a cafe.
Good to know
- Book the guided tour if you want the best chance of spotting rare species
- Bring a rain jacket
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year, check opening hours
- Getting there
- Sealed road, car park, fine for campervans
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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