Bring your family to connect with nature these school holidays at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. We have special discounted entry for the duration of the holidays: All children (ages 5 – 17) $5.00 and adults only $10.00! We also have these wonderful school holiday workshops... Drawing Classes with Paul Forrest Paul Forrest is a professional artist, environmentalist and educator based [...]

Kath Dickinson - Professor of Botany at Otago University. (Te Apārangi Sponsored Speaker) Kath has broad knowledge of plants, vertebrates and invertebrates, how they interact with one another, and their associated habitats, and the interactions of humans with nature. She has a particular interest in mountain environments, but is fascinated by other systems too. Kath will speak about people’s perceptions [...]

We need your help to bring this exciting and inspiring art project to reality!  DWELLBEINGS will be a forest trail of eight permanent sculptures that invite participants to consider the implications of home and habitat from the perspective of the native animals and plants iconic to Ngā Manu Nature Reserve.  They will be created by renowned salvage material artists, Kemi [...]

Spring is a glorious time to visit Ngā Manu, birds are nesting, and the wetland and forest are abuzz with new life. Children will be able to take part in our Golden Kiwi Egg Hunt (included with your entry fee). Golden Kiwi Egg Hunt Find the locations of 6 Golden Kiwi Eggs hidden in the reserve and answer the questions [...]

Escape the chaos of BLACK FRIDAY for the tranquility of Ngā Manu On 26th, 27th and 28th of November we have a special members-only offer for our Friends of Ngā Manu… Our members will save 10% on all purchases of Visitor Centre Shop merchandise, including our beautiful new limited edition t-shirts (food and beverages items excluded). So now you can [...]

We have FREE ENTRY FOR KIDS and $10 Adult entry throughout the long weekend! Dark Horse Coffee will be available from opening. Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic and enjoy a day connecting with each other in nature. Our accessible reserve protects a precious remnant of original native forest that is alive with birdsong. Experience a mix of [...]

Pack a picnic and come and celebrate the last long-weekend of summer at Ngā Manu…We have FREE ENTRY FOR KIDS throughout the long weekend! 2 pm - Watch the Ngā Manu eels being fed. Purchase an eel feeding token for $2 to have a go at feeding an eel yourself. 2:15pm - Join our guided forest walk - meet at [...]

  This solo work presents the writings and experiences of the original conservationist, Rachel Carson, and her fight for nature. Performed in a conservation environment, the beautiful Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, natural sound and visual effects bring the message of preserving our natural heritage into sharp focus for modern times. TICKET INFORMATION: Children: $5 Adult: $20 Your ticket price includes [...]

Gather your family, pack a picnic, and come and celebrate Easter at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. We have Easter activities throughout the long weekend from 10am to 5pm. Visit our Easter Zone in Robin’s Nest and make a decoration to display on our Easter wishing tree. Hunt for ‘Ngā Manu Easter Rocks’ hidden throughout the reserve and exchange them for [...]