Karori Sanctuary
Visitor activity
The Sanctuary is a world first conservation attraction where a unique protected natural area is being patiently restored. Some of New Zealand's rarest and most endangered wildlife has been released inside the Sanctuary like the little spotted kiwi, tuatara, saddleback, stitchbird and kaka.
Stroll leisurely around natural bush, lakes and historical buildings at your own pace or book a guided tour during the day or night. You can walk across a unique historic dam, see a 19th century goldmine carved deep into the hillside, take a scenic ride on an electric boat or picnic on the lawns by the wetlands. All only 2.5 kilometres from Parliament Buildings.
The Visitor Centre is at the end of Waiapu Road, Karori (first left after the Karori tunnel). Waiapu Road junction is on Bus routes 3, 12, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23.
For bookings on day or night guided tours please call the Sanctuary Visitor Centre on ph 04 920 9213.
Open hours
Monday to Sunday 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm)
Night tour times vary throughout the year
Closed Christmas Day
Tours
Sanctuary Introduction tours - $22 per adult, $11 per child (5-16 years, pre-school no charge).
Sanctuary Escape tours - $40 per adult, $20 per child (5-16 years, pre-school no charge).
Sanctuary by Night tours - $45 per adult, $20 per child (12-16 years, minimum age 12 and must accompanied by an adult).
Members 50% discount off night tour.
Type: Animals/Wildlife, Children, City Parks/Gardens, Tours/Tour Companies, Walks
- Location: City Suburbs
- Address: End of Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington
- Phone number: +64 4 920 2222
- Fax number: +64 4 920 9000
- Email Address: bookings@sanctuary.org.nz
- Website: www.sanctuary.org.nz
- Tagged as: Accessible, For Kids / Families, Gay Travel, Green Globe / Environmentally Friendly
Adult price: $12
Child price: $5
Family price: $29
Additional price information:
Free admission for members and pre-school children. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
