We are a pest free sanctuary. We have spent millions of dollars and hours eradicating mice, rats, stoats, weasels and possums from inside the sanctuary.

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $5 per person, per night.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $5 per person, per night.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. Maximum of 3 self contained and 3 non self-contained per night.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. Maximum of 3 self contained and 3 non self-contained per night.
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours The lake edge track takes 1-2 hours. The start is flat and wide and suitable for wheelchairs. The ridgeline track is steep and takes up to 2 hours.	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours The lake edge track takes 1-2 hours. The start is flat and wide and suitable for wheelchairs. The ridgeline track is steep and takes up to 2 hours.
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Campsite Managing Organisation	Local Council Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. The reserve is managed by Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust on behalf of the council. Volunteers maintain the site.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. The reserve is managed by Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust on behalf of the council. Volunteers maintain the site.

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Albatross Viewing at Taiaroa Head Carpark

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Driftwood Ecotours

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Tui Nature Reserve

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Okarito Boat Tours

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Ulva's Guided Walks

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Kapiti Island Nature Tours

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9 Face-to-Face

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Matiu/Somes Island

Wellington Harbour

8 km return | 2-3 hours return

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Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. But a cost for the water transport to access the island and accomodation (if required) and guided walks (if required).	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. But a cost for the water transport to access the island and accomodation (if required) and guided walks (if required).

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French Pass Sea Safaris

2 Reviews

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Kapiti Bird Tours

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Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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4 Face-to-Face

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷

Farewell Spit Eco Tours

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33 Face-to-Face

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Off to see the gannets behind a 1949 Minneapolis Moline ...

Gannet Beach Adventures Cape Kidnappers Tractor Tours

51 Reviews

47 Face-to-Face

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Kauri Coast Holiday Park Guided Kiwi Walk

11 Reviews

8 Face-to-Face

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2 white flippered penguin chicks ready to go back at sea

Come on a tour to some of the most stunning back road of Banks peninsula and discover the area's rich history, native fauna and flora an Pohatu's unique penguin conservation program. We have over 1200 breeding pairs of Little penguins.

14 Reviews

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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷

Te Anau Wildlife Centre

Birds o-rama!

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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10 Face-to-Face

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