When people talk about the South Island, they usually start with the big icons: Aoraki, Milford Sound, Queenstown. And fair enough. The South Island is packed with headline scenery. But if you want your trip to feel like more than…

Quick Summary Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is the South Island's largest fenced wildlife sanctuary, protecting 690 hectares of native forest just 10 minutes from Nelson city centre. The pest-free sanctuary is home to kiwi birds (kiwi pukupuku), the world's largest population…