Nga Manu Nature Reserve - Waikanae
Ngā Manu | Nature Reserve - Ngamanu.org.nz
From 5th April, vaccine passes will no longer be required to visit Ngā Manu.
About Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Our kaupapa is rooted in the Trust’s goals to preserve and enhance native forests so that their inhabitants can flourish. Since inception Ngā Manu has partnered with DOC and others in many breed-for-release programmes which seek to re-establish at risk species of birds and reptiles into the wild. This has seen us participate in breeding programmes for kiwi, whio, pateke/brown teal, kāka, orange-fronted, red-crowned, yellow-crowned and Antipodes Island parakeet, tuatara, and Whitaker’s skinks to name a few.
In addition to these programmes Ngā Manu has a long history of involvement in the treatment and rehabilitation of native bird species which are brought to us by the local community. Our aim is to release as many birds as possible back into the wild.
We are also deeply committed to the health of the lowland swamp forest remnant which prompted the original Trustees to take an interest in the site. One way we do this is through our volunteer-led programme of pest control. This effort is increasingly important as Ngā Manu becomes an isolated oasis in a changing landscape.
We consider the most important first step of any successful conservation to be strengthening the connection between people and the natural world. The Reserve is a regular destination for school groups of all ages. Staff and volunteers introduce and/or guide our visitors into deeper connections with the natural world through regular tours and special presentations. We utilise our functions space Robins Nest as a classroom when needed.
Over the years many researchers have based their studies at Ngā Manu. These have involved both our captive holdings and aspects of the Reserve at large. We support the research through grants offered through Victoria University and Massey Palmerston North, as well as offering Theo’s Cottage as on-site accommodation to researchers.
Contact Nga Manu Nature Reserve
| Address : | Waikanae, Wellington 5391, New Zealand |
| Phone : | 📞 +9 |
| Postal code : | 5391 |
| Website : | http://ngamanu.org.nz/ |
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Canea Nukunuku on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a beautiful place...
I want to take my son there to experience all of what nature has to bring us. He's in love with animals so bad it's a must. But at the moment he's on holiday with his mum. We worked there the last couple of weeks and again this week on Tuesday 18th January, clearing the blackberry. It's not to bad once a system is in place to bag it all up. No worries. Looking forward to going back, oh and water is a must people. Cheers!
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Bernadette Geale on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a beautiful, serene place to spend a day. Beautifully maintained. Easy walking for all ages. Fantastic picnic areas with a bonus bbq. Staff are cheerful & helpful.
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Siva Kumar on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ngā Manu nature reserve offers a wonderful NZ native flora and fauna experience and a memorable time with family. Affordable entrance tickets & free tours available.
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Gillian Hemphill on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love this place. The native lizards and birds, the stick insects and eels. Plus all the hundreds of ducks that love to follow you and get fed. The bush walk is always great. You feel as if you are walking back in time and the sounds of the native birds as you walk through is divine. And the little fantails that always dance around you wherever you go are superb company. We found a cute little Tent Sculpture on the top lake that you can see in the picture.
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Adrian MacGregor on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good walks and some interesting displays (although still a number of enclosures where you're not sure if there are any creatures present). Make sure to bring your own food. friendly staff.
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Dawn Brown on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ My 6 yr old and I went twice this week. We had a lovely relaxed time. It has lots of shady areas for beautiful sunny days. Staff are friendly and informative. My son loved being able to feed the eels.
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James Thompson on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Nice little bushy area just a few minutes drive north of Waikanae. If your looking for a big of nature it is nice and well maintained especially the old track loop through the forest. There are a lot of birds to be heard. There are a few averies near the start with quite a few Tutara. A lot of ducks and lawns for a good picnic area. Friendly welcoming staff.
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j dyhrberg on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolutely incredible nature walk. Its almost like walking back in time! Place is thriving with wild life that you can get very up close with. Great staff. Highly recommend everyone in the Wellington region to come out and see this magnificent place!
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