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Zealandia

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary

A predator-proof fence encloses an old water catchment area, forming a mainland island that provides a natural haven for endangered native birds, tuatara, wētā, and other indigenous flora and fauna, safe from introduced predators. By far the most convenient place in the country to see rare New Zealand wildlife.

  • Limited wheelchair access
  • Wheelchair accessible
Address
Waiapu Rd, Karori
Getting there
1st left after Karori Tunnel, #2 bus from Lambton Quay
Hours
Daily 9AM-4:30PM (last entry 4PM), closed 25 Dec
Price
Adult $26, child (5-17) $10, more for guided day tours & night tours

Listing from Wikivoyage: Wellington/City, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Location and details from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Updated 27 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.