Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Te Korowai o Mihiwaka
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Sanctuary and cafe will be closed all day Saturday 25th of April for ANZAC day, but will be open regular hours for Monday 27th April observed public holiday.
Blueskin Road between Orokonui and Green Rd will be closed 28th April – 19th of June. All access to Orokonui via Port Chalmers. See full details here.
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.
Blueskin Road Closure
Blueskin Road between Green Road and Orokonui will be closed entirely from the 28th of April to the 19th of June. Access to Orokonui Ecosanctuary during this period will only be via Port Chalmers. This closure is so repairs can take place to a section of the road. To ensure it does not further degrade…
New Zealand String Quartet returns to Orokonui
After sold out shows in 2024 and 2025 we are excited to announce that the New Zealand String quartet are returning to Orokonui as part of their 2026 season.
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Holiday Open Hours
Explore Orokonui this holiday season. We will be open our regular open days apart from Christmas day. This means you can visit us on Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and and Day After New Year’s.