Page 44 of New Zealand Island Discoveries Shore Tours by P&O Cruises

we llington the ultimate wellington nature walk approximate duration 4 hours wlg-l your nature walk begins with a guided tour of karori bird wildlife sanctuary before travelling to otari wilton bush for a walk in the tree tops notes to make your day as enjoyable as possible please ensure that you wear comfortable flat-soled shoes clothing suited to the weather conditions a hat and jacket and bring along some sunscreen and bottled water your nature walks karori bird wildlife sanctuary during your walk your knowledgeable guide will explain the extensive efforts made to reclaim this sanctuary for many of the country s endangered and rare small species a five mile long predator fence was erected to safeguard the reserve after which rare native birds could be released cross an historic dam and visit a 19th-century gold mining site with its old valve house and boat shed otari wilton bush a canopied walk on a stable footbridge sends you soaring above the forest floor on this treetop walk new zealand s only botanical garden dedicated solely to native plants was once a maori hunting site otari means place of snares shopping a small range of souvenirs are available at the bird and wildlife sanctuary kiosk photo opportunities enchanting opportunities abound for the nature lovers to add to their collections and memory banks what you see along the way your motorcoach travels wellington s winding streets to the wilton bush area then on through the suburbs taking advantage of magnificent harbour views to the award winning sanctuary wellington 84 85 new zealand

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