Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is an ancient, vibrant and pest free Eco-system, surround by a 47km fence, making it the largest mainland fenced sanctuary in New Zealand. Home to many of New Zealand's most endangered species.

Come and experience for yourself the New Zealand environment the way it used to be – an ancient, vibrant pest-free forest alive with native wildlife including many of New Zealand's rarest endangered plants, insects, tuatara and birds like the takahe, kiwi and kaka. Step through the 47km long pest-proof fence into another world, where an ancient forest towers majestically above well maintained walking tracks and the air is filled with birdsong. As the largest mainland fenced sanctuary in New Zealand we offer a variety of experiences like guided tours and bush walks, a viewing tower, tuatarium and a wetland experience.

Nature of Work two-day Programme

Nature of Work is a two-day programme perfect for enhancing the wellbeing of your employees.

Day 1 - Forest Immersion

Step away from the fast-paced work life and find yourself immersed for the day in an ancient forest environment. Refreshing your energy and renewing your perspective on life as you begin to appreciate your surroundings and yourself.

Through purposeful slow walks, focusing on your senses and the gentle guided movement of Qigong, you can explore your connections with the forest and feel your stresses drift away.

We will be spending the day in Te Tūī a Tāne southern enclosure based in the Events Centre which provides overhead protection from the weather.

Day 2 - Nature & Nosh

The second day brings in our Nature & Nosh partners and offers a range of unique forest experiences that can include a rongoā workshop, or planning meeting, team lunch or leadership session in our wonderful bush boardroom setting. The second day can be tailored to suit your organisation and run as either a half a day or full day.

Guided Tours

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari also offers many guided tour options perfect for corporate groups, including:

- Keeping up with the Takahe
Nestled in a valley below our visitor centre. this picturesque wetland habitat is a safe haven for some of our most precious 'taonga' species including the endearing takahē whānau.

- Seasonal Forest Highlights Tour
A tour of the highlights of this ambitious conservation project, introdcing you to the flowers, berries, fruit and fungi of the different seasons.

- Ancient Forest Guided Tour
Experience the reality of the largest predator free fenced enclosure in the world.

- Sanctuary Mountain at Night
An introduction to the night-time world of Sanctuary Mountain's ancient forest.

- Exclusive Forest Highlights Tour
An exclusive tour of the highlights of this ambitious conservation project