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New track to Maungatautari peak |
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Maungatautari’s takahe population doubles |
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Hihi treat for visitors |
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Maungatautari after dark |
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Maungatautari - an internationally significant restoration project, this 3,400 hectare forested, extinct volcano stands majestically on the landscape in the Waikato basin, between Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Putaruru, in the central North Island of New Zealand. Takahe, kiwi, kaka (birds) and kokopu (fish) have already been reintroduced to two pest free enclosures! |
| Maungatautari’s takahe population doubles | 17/08/2009 | |||
A second pair of critically endangered South Island takahe has been released onto Maungatautari. The North Island takahe is extinct. There are an estimated 230 South Island takahe left in the world - Maungatautari now has the only two breeding pairs of South Island takahe on the mainland North Island of New Zealand.
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| Hihi treat for visitors | 2/06/2009 | |||
The recently released hihi (stitchbirds) on Maungatautari are regularly visiting specially made feeders in the southern enclosure. With the feeders located next to the Rata track, close to the viewing tower and the aviary, visitors to the enclosure have the opportunity to get closer to this nationally endangered bird – it’s the first chance people have had to see hihi anywhere in the Waikato.
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| Maungatautari after dark | 2/06/2009 | |||
Superb two course dinner at the Out in the Styx Guesthouse, Pukeatua, followed by a guided walk in the pest free forest. Pre-set dinner and guided walk $90 per person (min 4 people, max 10 people) 10% discount for Maungatautari members. Dress warmly with good walking shoes. Good fitness required. Headlamps supplied. Available on Thursday and Sunday evenings - bookings essential call Lance or Mary at Out in the Styx Guesthouse (0800 461 559) to book your ‘Maungatautari by Night’ Guided Walk experience!
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