Visit and Experience our Maunga
Welcome to an ancient world where our native forest towers majestically above you. Listen as the air is filled with birdsong. Breathe the life force of the ngahere (forest) that surrounds you. Enjoy a variety of well-maintained hikes and bush walks around our eco-sanctuary, take a guided walking tour or a nature walk and discover why Aotearoa/New Zealand's largest predator fenced eco-sanctuary is nationally cherished and internationally recognised.
Notice of Maintenance Work
Maintenance is planned for the Wairere Traverse (Over the Mountain Track) between Monday 29th of April and 31st of May, 2024.
As seen on the Air New Zealand Safety Video!
Ancient Forest Guided Walk
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Join one of our knowledgeable and engaging guides on gently graded walking tracks. They’ll help you spot North Island robins, tomtits, kākā, tūī, bellbirds, hihi, tieke,
Secrets of the Tautari Wetland
One of our knowledgeable guides will take you through to the wetlands to experience the incredible takahe and view the tuatarium in search of the well-camouflaged tuatara as they
Rongoā rākau – an introduction to Māori herbal medicine
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Join one of our knowledgeable and engaging local rongoā practitioners on a gentle walk in the ngahere.
Sanctuary Mountain at Night
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Join us in exploring the magical night-time world of Sanctuary Mountain® Maungatautari with our experienced guides leading you in search of nocturnal forest wonders.
Seasonal Forest Highlights
Join one of our passionate and knowledgeable guides on a tour of the highlights of this ambitious conservation project. Your guide will share stories about the predator fence and
Tautari Wetland Highlights
Nestled in the valley below the visitor centre is the Tautari Wetland, protected by both a QEII covenant and our pest-proof fence. This picturesque wetland habitat is a safe haven
Sanctuary Explorer Pass
Explore Te Tūī a Tāne (Southern Enclosure) at your own pace. Call into the Manu Tīoriori visitor centre (99 Tari Road) to collect your Sanctuary Explorer Pass and Visitor
Forest Immersion
To be at your best for family, friends and workplace you need to take care of yourself. Take time away from the fast-paced world and immerse yourself for the day in the freshness
Living Connections Team Experience
Take time away from work demands and immerse the team in nature. This well-being investment is essential for replenishing resources so your team doesn't feel drained and
Nature of Work
Nature of Work is a one and a half or two day programme designed to enhance the wellbeing of employees and provide natural inspiration. We can help you take care of your people.
Annual Explorer
Enjoy access to Te Tūī a Tāne Southern Enclosure within Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest fenced sanctuary for an entire year. Explore the ancient forest as often as you like and
Kaihōpara Kid (Annual Flexi Explorer)
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Take up this great value offer to visit the maunga again (and again). Unlimited entry for a child with an accompanying adult FREE and it doesn't have to be the same adult, as long
Come to the sanctuary and learn!
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Our conservation education programme has a very strong focus on conservation science, natural history and the stories of Maungatautari. We plan our programme delivery in
Bringing the sanctuary to the world in our virtual classroom!
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Sanctuary Mountain® Maungatautari would love to bring conservation to your classroom through a virtual online learning session. It's the next best thing to a visit!