Events & Activites

Events

Tour Specials

Sanctuary Guided Tour Specials!

A Night in the Forest

Experience the Sanctuary After Dark – Special! Grab a 25% off our night guided tours from October – November 2026.

Step beyond the gates and into a forest transformed by night. Join us for “A Night in the Forest”, our guided night tour through the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Discover glowing glow worms, listen to the sounds of the nocturnal forest, and keep your ears open for the distinctive call of a kiwi.. Discover luminous glowworms, listen to the sounds of the nocturnal forest.

Along the way, hear how the Sanctuary’s conservation work is helping restore native forest and protect some of Aotearoa’s most precious wildlife.

GET 25% OFF | USE Promo code: NIGHT25
Valid for new bookings only! Spaces are limited
Every booking helps support the Sanctuary and its conservation work

Sanctuary Open Day

Sanctuary Open Day 2027

Pencil into your calendar, our Sanctuary Open Day 2027 will be held on Sunday, 18th April 2027 – 10:00am – 4:00pm – final details to come soon!

Watch this space

Activities

Seated & Walking Meditation | Lose Yourself in Nature

Lose Yourself In Nature. Coming Home to Presence

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Gather at The Beech Glade classroom, within the beautiful Brook Waimārama Sanctuary, for a gentle and grounding hour of guided meditation in nature.

This session weaves together simple seated and walking practices designed to help focus and quieten the mind, supporting a deeper experience of presence and awareness. Surrounded by the sounds and stillness of the natural world, you’ll be invited to slow down, reconnect, and come home to Presence.

*If the weather is extremely cold or wet, the session will probably be cancelled. If the session is cancelled, a message will be posted in the Facebook event before 8am*

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 9:00–10:00am

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Meet at The Glade (please arrive 15 mins early to allow time to walk in)

𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐚: $5–$10 donation, paid in cash directly to meditation teacher

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: Not required, just turn up to the session.

What to bring:

Something comfortable to sit on such as a cushion or folded blanket (There are some plastic chairs and wooden benches available. If you wish to sit on the floor you may wish to bring a yoga mat as well)

A blanket to keep warm

Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing

Entry to the Sanctuary:

Sanctuary Members: Free of charge as per annual membership

Non-Sanctuary Members: Early-bird special of $10 per adult (This provides an opportunity for guests/visitors to explore after the session)

All are welcome—whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice.

Experience the Sanctuary After Dark – Special!

Grab a 25% off our night guided tours from October – November 2026.

Step beyond the gates and into a forest transformed by night.

Join us for “A Night in the Forest”, our guided night tour through the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Discover glowing glow worms, listen to the sounds of the nocturnal forest, and keep your ears open for the distinctive call of a kiwi.. Discover luminous glowworms, listen to the sounds of the nocturnal forest.

Along the way, hear how the Sanctuary’s conservation work is helping restore native forest and protect some of Aotearoa’s most precious wildlife.

GET 25% OFF
Book your night tour between October and November 2026 and use promo code: NIGHT25
Valid for new bookings only!
Every booking helps support the Sanctuary and its conservation work
Spaces are limited