Orokonui Ecosanctuary is the South Island's largest forest protected from predators. See New Zealand's rarest treasures in the wild, naturally. Open 9.30am-4.30pm.
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Orokonui Ecosanctuary is the South Island's largest forest protected from predators. See New Zealand's rarest treasures in the wild, naturally. Open 9.30am-4.30pm.
Our 307 hectare Ecosanctuary is the only area of native forest in mainland South Island where indigenous plants and animals can live in the wild without threat from most introduced pests. It is home to some of New Zealand's most fascinating and rare forest wildlife.
Visit us and explore the Ecosanctuary's protected habitat where you will experience a natural encounter with South Island forest wildlife in a regenerating forest ecosystem. By visiting you will be supporting the preservation of biodiversity today and contributing towards a better tomorrow for our natural heritage. Guided tours & unguided walking.
Less than 20 minutes from downtown Dunedin City. Education programs available to suit all ages.
The Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Blueskin Road, Dunedin, Dunedin - Coastal Otago, New Zealand.
By Josh Jenkins