Brook Waimārama Sanctuary

The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary spans 690 hectares of protected land with beech forests, streams, and waterfalls, located 6 kilometers from Nelson's center.

The sanctuary originated from Nelson's former waterworks area in 2004, leading to a 14.4-kilometer predator-proof fence construction completed in 2016 for 4.2 million NZD.

The sanctuary promotes environmental education through outdoor classrooms and nature programs, connecting visitors with New Zealand's native ecosystems and wildlife preservation efforts.

Visitors can explore multiple walking tracks of varying difficulty levels, including wheelchair-accessible paths and routes featuring stream crossings and steep terrain.

Following the removal of invasive species in 2017, the sanctuary successfully reintroduced 56 tuatara and multiple native bird species, including tītipounamu and korimako.

Location: Nelson City

Inception: 2004

Official opening: July 15, 2018

Website: https://brooksanctuary.org.nz

GPS coordinates: -41.31190,173.29200

Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:26