- Visitor Centre
- Cafe
- Events
- Wildlife
- Walks
Just 20 minutes from Dunedin on the crest of the hill with stunning views over the forest to the bay below lays Orokonui Ecosanctuary. The nine-kilometre fence protects the 307 hectares of forest, and some of the world's most fascinating and rare wildlife. Come and explore our award-winning Visitor Centre, tuatarium and skink enclosure.
Our forest is home to robins, rifleman, kaka, takahe, Haast tokoeka kiwi, bellbirds, tui, fernbirds, jewelled gecko, tuatara, Otago skinks and our friendly eel.
You can walk independently or enjoy the forest with one of our knowledgeable guides.
Takahe feeding is 11.00am daily.
Explore Orokonui
Take a guided tour or a self-guided walk and experience the sights and sounds of the enchanting native New Zealand forest.
Ecosantuary Discovery
Self-Guided
Adult NZD $20
Child NZD $10
Bookings not required for self-guided walking
Orokonui Highlights
1 Hour Guided Tour - 11am & 1.30pm daily.
Adult NZD $35
Children NZD $17.50
Bookings essential May - December
Forest Explorer
2 Hour Guided Tour - 11am daily.
Adult NZD $50
Children NZD $35
Bookings essential May - December
*Discounts available for families/seniors/students/groups
How to get to Orokonui
Just 20 minutes drive by car from Dunedin City, follow the signs from Waitati or Port Chalmers.
All entry fees support the ongoing conservation work at Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
Open Daily 9.30am-4.30pm for Guided Tours and Self Guided Walks.
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