Zealandia

Zealandia, located around a scenic reservoir in Wellington, New Zealand, is a breakthrough wildlife conservation ecosanctuary that spans 225 hectares and is home to some of the world's rarest and most spectacular creatures. The Karori Fauna Sanctuary, as it was originally known, was constructed mainly to safeguard the decreasing forest reserves and natural wildlife.

At this lovely stretch of native woodland only minutes from central Wellington, visitors may spend the day surrounded by nature and birdsong. They have a 500-year plan for this vast tract of land to return the forest floor and freshwater ecology to its pre-settler form. With the exception of a tiny stand of pine, the most of the flora and fauna are already indigenous, as are the birds and reptiles that reside here. Birds on the verge of extinction, including as the tuatara, saddleback, and tiny spotted kiwi, have been saved since the founding of Zealandia.

During your tour to Zealandia, visitors may also wander through the conserved and protected habitat, spotting rare species like saddlebacks and stitchbirds along the way. Tourists can enjoy a variety of recreational activities and fun things to do at the urban sanctuary, such as exploring the scenic trails, taking a boat ride, birdwatching and spotting exotic avifauna, volunteering for guided tours, or simply relaxing with a quiet coffee by the lakeside, among other things.

• Google Rating: 4.7/5
• Website: https://www.visitzealandia.com/
  
• Phone: +64 4 920 9213
• Opening Hours: Daily - 9:00 to 17:00
  
• Address: 53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand