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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🌿SAVE THE DATE🌿
Get ready for Nelson’s Big Green Day Out on Sunday, 20 October! Join us at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary for a fantastic Open Day filled with fun, learning, and most importantly free entry.
🕙 When: 20 October, 10 AM - 4 PM
📍 Where: 651 Brook Street, Nelson
This year’s theme is Tuatara Discovery, in honour of 60 Tuatara being relocated to the Sanctuary very soon! Dive into a day packed with free educational activities for the whole family, delicious street food, guided walks, live music and stunning bush tracks to explore. Whether you’re looking to learn, relax, or enjoy nature, there’s something for everyone!
Grab your friends and whānau—this is a day out you won’t want to miss🦎🌱
#brooksanctuary #biggreendayout #familyfun #naturelovers #freeentry #freestuff #family #zerowaste #enviromentallyfriendly
Oct 9
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
Oct 8
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
Oct 7
Meet the artists of the Sculpt Nature 2024 Symposium at the Sanctuary✨
From 18-27 October, celebrate the beauty of nature by watching these sculptors create incredible creations live throughout the week.
Learn from, talk to, and see what it takes to create ephemeral art with these seven artists coming in from all across the country to join us here in Nelson for just one week🥳
#sculptnature #nature #artist #meettheartist #sculpture #visualart #artcompetition #artcommunity
Oct 6
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
Oct 1
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
Sep 29
