Ōtukaikino Wildlife Management Reserve (Wilson's Swamp) field trip

Canterbury region

Ōtukaikino Wildlife Management Reserve.

Ōtukaikino Wildlife Management Reserve

Map of New Zealand showing the Canterbury region.

Ōtukaikino is a 13 ha freshwater wetland reserve within the city of Christchurch that is being wonderfully restored. It is one of the few remaining original wetlands that were once common around Christchurch.

Ōtukaikino Wildlife Management Reserve is managed as a Living Memorial - Mau Mahara. In a field trip, students can learn about wetlands and the restoration of Wilson's Swamp, and find out about the cultural heritage of the area.

Alert: Ōtukaikino is closed to the public following the earthquake of 4 September 2010.

Highlights:

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Publications

View and download all teaching resource publications

2012 Meridian sustainability calendar (PDF, 1100K)

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LEARNZ website Register for a conservation/biodiversity virtual field trip

Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species

View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen

Contacts

For more information:

Contact your local DOC office

Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai