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Nau Mai, Haere Mai, welcome to
The Brook Waimārama Sanc
tuary – 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.”

We are enriching the future – come join us here at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary.

Get Involved; Brook Waimārama Sanctuary

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We welcome your help: hands-on or from a distance.

GET INVOLVED
Brook Waimārama Sanctuary; Children: Students; Education Inspiring The Next Generation; Learning; Rick Field

EDUCATION AT THE SANCTUARY

It’s never too late to learn about how we can care for and interact with nature.

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Brook Waimārama Sanctuary; Visitor Centre; Walks And Facilities

SANCTUARY WALKS & FACILITIES

Be inspired by our 690-ha protected ecosystem just 6km from Nelson’s central city.

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Brook Waimārama Sanctuary; Green Spider;

OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE AND PLANTS

Discover the extraordinary in our backyard.

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@brooksanctuary

Share your photos with #brooksanctuary

Join @radionewzealand Critter of the Week researcher, illustrator, and author Lily Duval for a twilight romp through Brook Waimārama Sanctuary to learn more about our insect world – particularly the vital role ‘six-legged ghosts’ play – and how you can care for these creatures and their habitats on Monday 28 Oct, 8pm!

Make sure to buy your ticket before they sell out at nelsonartsfestival.nz 🦎✅

#spooky #sixlegs #insect #insects #artsfestival
Listen, if your worried about keeping your kids busy during the last week of school holidays, just remember the Sanctuary is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM now so come visit the South Island’s largest predator-free environment today!

#schoolholidays #kidsactivities #kids #educationalresources
This is why you have to visit the Sculpt Nature competition at the Sanctuary from 18 to 27 October between 2 to 4pm… you not only get free entry to see seven artists from around the country create ephemeral pieces but you can take a stroll around our loop track to try and find some pieces made during the 2022 event! 

#art #sculpture #nzartist #nzmade #nzmustdo
Huge shoutout to the Nelson Anglicans for their amazing community spirit! 🌿

They rolled up their sleeves and tackled the weeding of tradescantia along the stream near the Visitor Centre. Thank you again for all your hard work💛

If you’re a community group looking to make a difference in Nelson, we’d love to talk about how you can get involved here at the Sanctuary💪✨ 

#communityservice #volunteer #makingadifference

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