Nau Mai, Haere Mai, welcome to
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary – an extraordinary part of New Zealand.
Visit us today!
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is the largest fenced Sanctuary for endangered plants and creatures in the South Island.
Just a 10-minute drive from Nelson City but tucked away, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of New Zealand’s native bush. Take a deep breath and engage.
“We endeavour to connect visitors, staff, and volunteers with nature. Our goal is to encourage environmental responsibility and contribute to the restoration of local and national ecosystems. We hope that visitors will experience the mauri (life force), vital essence, and spirituality of this natural environment.”
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Help us pick the People’s Choice Award Winner for Sculpt Nature 2024! You can just comment your favourite below or visit our Visitor Centre to vote in person.
1) Donald Buglass: Manawa — heart, breath, pulse
2) Chermene Castle: Pūtangatanga (Tree Weta)
3) Te Ua Hamuera: He kaitiaki o nga Tuatara (A Guardian for the Tuatara)
4) Fay Troote: Tree Tales
5) Simon Te Wheoro: Whakatō kākano (Planting the Seed)
6) Nicholas-Duval Smith: Closer (to nature)
7) Jamahl Kappely: Archey’s palace of fungi
Photo Credit: @kiln.studio
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Oct 29
Get in from 2 to 4 PM until this Sunday for free entry to see our Sculpt Nature artists at work! The weather is looking a bit rainy the next few days so come on out while the sun is still shining☀️👏🌿
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Oct 23
Are you considering purchasing an annual pass to the Sanctuary? Now is the perfect opportunity! When you visit the Visitor Centre and get your 12 months of free entry for just $65, you will be entered to win this delightful gift basket filled with over $300 worth of goodies from @picspeanutbutter, @bunningsnz, @tuibalms, and @salspizzanz 😍
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Oct 23
Listen, if you’re worried about getting lost in the Sanctuary trying to find our Sculpt Nature artists, just remember to follow the orange signs and check out our site map when you walk through the front gates! Better yet, just ask one of our visitor centre hosts when you enter☺️
You can enter the Sanctuary from 2-4 PM for free to see our artists at work. They finish on Sunday so get in before it’s too late ⏰ 🌟
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Oct 22
Just one more day to go until Open Day! See you tomorrow between 10 AM to 4 PM at the Sanctuary😎💛
Please remember to bring cash for food vendors, check out the event schedule so you don’t miss any guided walks, talks, or other activities, and have fun☀️🌿🦎
Maybe bring a hat and some sunnies too because the weather is looking mighty fine😍
Oct 18
