A frosty morning at Paengaroa Scenic Reserve
Paengaroa is a special place for plants. Here you'll find many rare species and more divaricating plants (strange botanical ugly ducklings) than in any similarly sized area in New Zealand.
Paengaroa Mainland Island is home to a number of rare native plants. The mainland island also features more divaricating plants than can be found in any similarly sized area in NZ.
Possums and weeds threaten Paengaroa Mainland Island's native plants and animals.
DOC is actively involved in pest control and habitat restoration activities at Paengaroa Mainland Island.
Learn ways you can help with conservation action at Paengaroa Mainland Island.
Visit the botanical treasure trove of Paengaroa Scenic Reserve, home to many rare species and more divaricating plants than in any similarly-sized area in New Zealand.
The value of conservation
Mainland islands - what they are and why we need them