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Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Te Korowai o Mihiwaka

Nau Mai, Haere Mai, Ki Te Korowai o Mihiwaka

Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9:30am – 4:30pm (Last entry to sanctuary 3:30pm)

Horopito Café is open 10am – 3pm
Surcharge applies on public holidays

Sanctuary and Café closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Orokonui is a 307 hectare biodiversity sanctuary near Dunedin, New Zealand. Home to many threatened species and habitats, Orokonui’s long term goal is to ensure its species and community thrive.

Join our team – Lead Educator

Join our team at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, a 307-hectare predator-free haven for New Zealand’s most threatened and special wildlife. We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Lead Educator to develop and deliver engaging, nature-based learning experiences for ākonga of all ages. This permanent part-time role (20 hours per week) involves creating interactive educational programmes, managing a…

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Orokonui Locals Welcome Weekend

At our heart we are a community conservation project, so it’s no surprise how important locals are to the sanctuary. As volunteers, members, and visitors. To acknowledge this support we are hosting a locals welcome weekend for Kings Birthday weekend 31st May – 2nd June.  During the weekend there will be discounted entry for Otago…

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