Brook Sanctuary Guided Tours are the perfect way to maximise your experience
Brook Sanctuary Guided Tours reveal the hidden valleys of Waimārama. Discover for yourself what makes this Sanctuary unique – even the most knowledgeable visitors are surprised by what they learn from one of our expert guides.
Your guided tour/walk starts at the Sanctuary Visitor Centre where our friendly guide will meet you. All guides have a wealth of knowledge about the Sanctuary, its special features and stories. After introductions and an overview of the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, you’ll be on your way. Expect the tour to take 60-90 minutes.
If you’re lucky, you might see or hear some of our newer residents – tīeke (South Island saddleback) which were released into the Sanctuary April 2021, or kākāriki karaka (orange-fronted parakeets) which were released into the Sanctuary late 2021/early 2022.
The tour will cover the history of the Sanctuary, including its pre-European history as a source of food and medicinal plants for local Maori people, its more recent history since the arrival of European settlers to Nelson (and the mammalian predators they brought with them), and the flora and fauna found within the Sanctuary.
If you have any questions about this tour that you would like answered before booking, please email info@brooksanctuary.org.nz
Brook Sanctuary Guided Tours are available for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 12 people, including children (under 5 years of age entry is free).
Tours are available on Sundays at 10:30am, throughout the year – we encourage you to pre-book your tour using the form below. Please note, we may not be able to fulfil bookings made within 24 hours of the tour as we may not be able to provide a (volunteer) guide.
Please note, that the charges below are inclusive of the standard admission fees, the payment processing fee is non-refundable. By booking a Sanctuary guided tour, you agree to abide by our health and safety guidelines and instructions.
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