Introduction
Play eye-spy on the scenic 25-minute drive from Dunedin to reach this predator-free native cloud forest, home to some of our rarest birds, reptiles and plants.- Explore the interactive visitor center to learn more about Orokonui and some of the world’s most fascinating, rare wildlife.
- Get out into the ecosanctuary for close encounters with tuatara, Otago skink and takahē.
- Practise your best bird call whistle to bring forest birds down from the trees – try different sounds to attract different birds.
- Look for signs of animals near the walking paths – who might have left the poos?
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Get ready
Download the adventure map (PDF, 1,743K) and check out what you can do.
Go and explore
Look out for the Guardian Post when you get there. On it you'll find a special code word – write it down.
Getting there: Orokonui Ecosanctuary is at the top of Blueskin Road, 25 minutes by car from Dunedin City centre via either SH1or SH88.
Entry fees apply. Upon arrival tell the visitor center staff that you are taking part in Kiwi Guardians and you will receive a 10% discount.
Claim your reward
Tell us the Orokonui Ecosanctuary code word to receive a Kiwi Guardians certificate and medal for this adventure.
Put the medal on your back pack or pencil case to show everyone the adventure you've had.
Each Kiwi Guardians place has a different medal - see how many you can collect.
About Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Visit the Orokonui Ecosanctuary website.
