Local Connections: Zealandia Eco Reserve & Otari Wilton Bush

Local Connections: Zealandia Eco Reserve & Otari Wilton Bush

4 hours | Wellington | W L G - 2 2 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Zealandia: Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
Includes snack, Moderate activity

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
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
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