Visit and Experience our Maunga
Welcome to an ancient world where our native forest towers majestically above you. Listen as the air is filled with birdsong. Breathe the life force of the ngahere (forest) that surrounds you. Enjoy a variety of well-maintained hikes and bush walks around our eco-sanctuary, take a guided walking tour or a nature walk and discover why Aotearoa/New Zealand's largest predator fenced eco-sanctuary is nationally cherished and internationally recognised.
Notice of Maintenance Work
Maintenance is planned for the Wairere Traverse (Over the Mountain Track) from Monday 29th of April until further notice.
As seen on the Air New Zealand Safety Video!
Ancient Forest Guided Walk
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Join one of our knowledgeable and engaging guides on gently graded walking tracks. They’ll help you spot species such as tomtits, kākā, tūī, bellbirds, hihi and tīeke.
Tautari Wetland Highlights
Nestled in the valley below the visitor centre is the Tautari Wetland. This picturesque wetland habitat is a safe haven for two of our taonga species.
Secrets of the Tautari Wetland
One of our knowledgeable guides will take you through to the wetlands to experience the incredible takahē and view the tuatarium in search of the well-camouflaged tuatara.
Bring your ākonga along to see the maunga in a totally different light.
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What do glowworms, wētā and batman have in common? Yes, you’re more likely to see them when it’s dark! We are now offering educational night walks.
Day Pass into the Sanctuary
Explore Te Tūī a Tāne (Southern Enclosure) at your own pace. Call into the Manu Tīoriori visitor centre (99 Tari Road) to collect your pass, guide and map.
Rongoā rākau – an introduction to Māori herbal medicine
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Join one of our knowledgeable and engaging local rongoā practitioners on a gentle walk in the ngahere.
Sanctuary Mountain at Night
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Join us in exploring the magical night-time world of Sanctuary Mountain® Maungatautari with our experienced guides leading you in search of nocturnal forest wonders.
Annual Explorer
Enjoy access to Te Tūī a Tāne Southern Enclosure within Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest fenced sanctuary for an entire year. See the changes across the seasons.
Your Sanctuary at Our Sanctuary
Yes, that's right, we have accommodation available. Stay for a couple of days in our two-bedroom AirBNB to fully immerse yourself in our wonderful sanctuary.
Mirimiri Traditional Māori Massage
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Enjoy a traditional Māori massage using natural oils. This deeply relaxing massage is designed to minimise stress levels and to re-energise.
Bringing the sanctuary to the world in our virtual classroom!
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Sanctuary Mountain® Maungatautari would love to bring conservation to your classroom through a virtual online learning session. It's the next best thing to a visit!
Come to the sanctuary and learn!
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We plan our conservation education programme in collaboration with teachers to meet local curriculum needs.
Kaihōpara Kid (Annual Flexi Explorer)
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Take up this great value offer to visit the maunga again and again. Unlimited entry for a child with any accompanying adult FREE as long as it's the same child.
Nature of Work
Nature of Work is a one and a half or two day programme designed to enhance the wellbeing of employees and provide natural inspiration. We can help you take care of your people.
Living Connections Team Experience
Take time away from work demands and immerse the team in nature. This well-being investment is essential for replenishing resources so your team can balance home and work demands.
Forest Immersion
To be at your best for family, friends and workplace you need to take care of yourself. Take time away from the fast-paced world and immerse yourself in nature for the day.
Experiences
Step through the pest-proof gate into another world where our ancient native forest towers majestically above well-maintained walking tracks.
Hiking Trails
We have a variety of different walks, the most popular is the Southern Enclosure and Tautari Wetlands, both of which are accessible from our visitors centre.
Book a tour
To get the best experience book a guided tour. Guides will give you a deeper appreciation of the sanctuary, its history and its future.
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