Orokonui
Orokonui
Orokonui
Orokonui
Orokonui
Orokonui

Nãu mai, haere mai.
Welcome to Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Dunedin, New Zealand.

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 join a guided walk in 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.

More about Orokonui

 

Unguided Walks are now available!


Explore Orokonui Tour

90 minutes tour

Explore Orokonui Tour

You will be taken on a walking tour with an expert and friendly guide, allowing you to experience the sights and sounds of the enchanting native New Zealand forest.

Entry into our Visitor Centre is free of charge.

We will be offering unguided entry to our Ecosanctuary soon!

All of the funds generated support the ongoing conservation work at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.

Tour times:

Departs daily at 10.30am and 1.30pm
book a tour now
Or contact us directly on +64 3 482 1755
Or info@orokonui.org.nz
Bookings are recommended.

We will be offering unguided entry to our Ecosanctuary soon!


Find out more about our tours

Our Forest of Knowledge

A wide variety of educational programmes

Educational Programmes

Orokonui Ecosanctuary is an exceptional education resource providing a wealth of information for all levels from early childhood to tertiary, from enthusiastic amateurs to research students and our beautifully designed, spacious eco-classroom provides a versatile and dynamic learning environment.

We offer a wide variety of programmes, each one reflecting the age and needs of its participants.

Please contact us on info@orokonui.org.nz
or +64 3 482 1755 to discuss your education or research options.

Find out more about our
educational programmes

The Ecosanctuary Café

Open daily from 9.30am – 4.30pm

(not open on Christmas eve or Christmas Day)

The ecosanctuary cafe photo

Serving delicious delights overlooking the Ecosanctuary, Otago’s rugged Silver Peaks and the beautiful Waitati Valley. Call in for coffee and cake, lunch or a drink in one of Dunedin’s most scenic spots!

Location

Where you can find us

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