Enjoy a Day Out at the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary

If you would like to spot some of New Zealand’s most precious bird species, then the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary is the place to go! With so much to see and do at the sanctuary, guests will find themselves itching to come back again and again! Add the sanctuary to your stack today!

The Broom Waimarama Sanctuary hosts a large network of well-signposted walking trails! The loop trail is ideal for those visitors who are looking for a more relaxed and gentle experience and is even suitable for mobility scooters and wheelchairs. For those looking for a little more adventurous trail, Carter’s Trail and Valley Trail feature a number of different river crossings!

During the time of your visit, it is highly recommended to take a moment along the way to stop and listen out for the calls and chirps of a large number of bird species at the sanctuary. There is no shortage of different bird species in the sanctuary meaning there is plenty to look out for! Some of these species include Fantails, Moreporks, Bellbirds, Tomtits, Grey Warblers, Wood Pigeons, Silvereyes, and the newest additions to the sanctuary, South Island Saddlebacks and Orange Fronted Parakeets!

For those who may be interested in guided walks around the sanctuary, it is recommended to book in advance via the sanctuary website where you can get more information and book your tour!

• Adult price $17, Local Adult price $9
• Child Price $9, Local Child price $4.50
• Family price (2 adults, 3 children) $45, Local Family price $22
• Gold Card, Student or Community Services price $10, Local Gold Card, Student, or Community Services $5
• Open Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm
• Closed on Christmas day