Local Connections: Zealandia Eco Reserve & Otari Wilton Bush

4 hours | Wellington | W L G - 2 2 0
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Points of Interest

  • Zealandia: Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
Includes snack, Moderate activity

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

The great outdoor beckons on this exhilaration four-hour outdoor adventure. A quick motorcoach ride takes you to the Zealandia: Karori Sanctuary Experience. Just minutes from downtown Wellington yet worlds away from everyday life, Zealandia, a 550-acre interactive eco-sanctuary, is nestled within a lush valley and protected by a five-mile predator-proof fence. Created with the mission to restore Wellington's forest and freshwater ecosystems to their pristine state, it is centered on a sparkling reservoir, home to some of New Zealand's rarest and most exotic wildlife, experienced on a two-hour guided tour. Then, reboard the motorcoach for a short ride to the Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve. Stroll through the only public botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants. Classified as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture, it boasts a 246-foot canopy walkway, rising over 59 feet above the forest floor, linking two garden areas. Return to port.

Special Notes:

Due to the nature of the park wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Bring a hat, light jacket and adequate sun protection.

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a guided tour and tea at Zealandia Sanctuary

  • Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
  • Transport Capacity: 40
  • Travel time: 00:15
  • Time at site: 02:15
  • Walking distance: 1500
  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  • Restroom available: Yes
  • Shopping available: Yes
  • Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Travel to Otari Wiltons Bush for guided walk

  • Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
  • Transport Capacity: 40
  • Travel time: 00:15
  • Time at site: 01:00
  • Walking distance: 2000
  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes
  • Restroom available: Yes
  • Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Re-board your motorcoach and return to ship

  • Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
  • Transport Capacity: 40
  • Travel time: 00:15