Kiwi Experience
Available in April 2026! Discover the magic of New Zealand's national icon with our new Kiwi Experience Tour at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari. Suitable for age 5 and above only. Limited seasonal availability.
- Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
Sanctuary Mountain Snapshot
The Sanctuary Mountain Snapshot Tour offers the ideal option to connect with nature, experience world-class conservation, and learn about New Zealand’s unique species, even if you're new to nature tours or on a tight schedule.
- Duration: 40 Minutes (approx.)
Ancient Forest Guided Walk
Join a 90-minute tour with knowledgeable local guides of Sanctuary Mountain® Maungatautari, the largest pest-free fenced enclosure in the world. Enjoy the beauty of the forest and learn about this extraordinary project.
- Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
Secrets of the Tautari Wetland
Discover the Secrets of the Tautari Wetland, and find out about how this wetland is being restored. Please note this tour has seasonal availability and restrictions.
- Duration: 75 Minutes (approx.)
The Moa Hunter
Journey back in time with The Moa Hunter. Explore Maungatautari’s forest through the eyes of ancient Māori warriors. Led by our mana whenua guide, this immersive tour awakens all five senses to the art of indigenous bush lore.
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
Fungaling in the forest
Discover the hidden world of autumn fungi at Maungatautari on a guided forest walk that will sharpen your identification skills and deepen your appreciation for nature.
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
Rongoā rākau – an introduction to Māori herbal medicine
Join our rongoā or traditonal māori medicine practitioners on a gentle hīkoi in the ngahere. Rongoā rakau is about an intimate relationship with nature – what better place to explore this than Sanctuary Mountain Maungatuatari?
- Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
Private Guided Tour
Embark on a personalised guided tour with one of our expert and engaging guides, tailored to your interests for a truly unforgettable experience.
- Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
Over the Mountain Weekend Shuttle
Weekend Shuttle Service for experienced walkers wanting to traverse Over the Mountain. Departures Saturday and Sunday at 7.30am and 9.00am from the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari Education carpark, 99 Tari Road. PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY.
- Duration: 30 Minutes (approx.)
Sanctuary Mountain at Night (Private Guided Walk)
This magical experience introduces you to the night-time world of Sanctuary Mountain’s ancient forest. Please note a minimum of $352 (for up to 4 people) is required for this guided walk to operate and a minimum of 48 hours notice.
- Duration: 120 Minutes (approx.)
Sanctuary Explorer Day Pass
Explore our showcase site Te Tūī a Tāne Southern Enclosure at your own pace and experience an ancient, vibrant, pest-free forest alive with native wildlife including many of New Zealand’s rarest and most endangered insects, birds and fish.
- Duration: 180 Minutes (approx.)
Kids Go Free
Kids go FREE into Te Tūī a Tāne, our southern enclosure for Children's Day, Sunday 1st March when accompanied by any adult who has purchased a Sanctuary Explorer Day Pass.
- Duration: 180 Minutes (approx.)
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