The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is the largest fenced Sanctuary for endangered plants and creatures in the South Island. Just a 10-minute drive from Nelson City.
The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary
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Tourist attraction in Nelson, New Zealand
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is a nearly 700 hectare mainland "ecological island" sanctuary located 6 km south of Nelson, New Zealand. The sanctuary is the largest fenced sanctuary in New Zealand's South Island and the second largest in the country; it is the only sanctuary to feature mature New Zealand beech forest.
Address: 651 Brook Street, The Brook, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: +64 3 539 4920
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What time does Brook Sanctuary open?
OPEN TUE-SUN 9am - 5pm.
How long is the fence around Brook Sanctuary?
The fence is 14.4 km long, and cost $4.2 million.
How big is the Brook Sanctuary?
Welcome to the hidden valleys of Waimārama. The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is a 690-hectare fenced haven for vulnerable native creatures. You'll find some 15 kilometres of hand-cut tracks open to the public for your enjoyment. Your admission charge goes directly towards conservation work in the Sanctuary.
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is a nearly 700 hectare mainland "ecological island" sanctuary located 6 km south of Nelson, New Zealand. The sanctuary is the ...
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The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is the largest fenced haven for endangered plants and creatures in the South Island. Close to Nelson city but hidden away, ...
Entry fees are invested back into the Sanctuary · OPEN TUE-SUN 9am - 5pm. · Our opening days/times change throughout the year, so remember to check back here on ...
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A community-based pest-free wildlife sanctuary working towards restoring an eco-system on Nelson's doorstep.
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According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is Valley Floor Track, which has a 4.5 star rating from 27 reviews.
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Providing 690 hectares of protected native bush, it is the largest fenced sanctuary for endangered plants and creatures in the South Island. This grand space ...