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.
Orokonui Ecosanctuary Trust 2026 AGM
Members are warmly invited to the Annual General Meeting of the Orokonui Ecosanctuary Trust at 5:30pm on Monday the 23rd of November, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Visitor Centre at Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Download a full copy of the meeting agenda here. Refreshments are available from 5:15pm, and weather permitting, there is an opportunity…
Locals’ Welcome Weekend
Join us at Orokonui this weekend to celebrate spring and our local community. With discounted entry to Orokonui, free kids activities, and talks in the sanctuary. Our local community is immensely important to us at Orokonui. So to ensure everyone has the opportunity to experience the wildlife that makes our local area so special. For…
Free Teacher Education Session
Orokonui Teacher Tour CALLING ALL TEACHERS – Bring learning to life at Orokonui! EXPLORE – ENGAGE – EMPOWER Teachers are invited to join Lead Educator, Craig, for a FREE teacher tour of Orokonui Ecosanctuary. Explore the ecosanctuary, meet some of our mighty taoka species, and discover how a visit to Orokonui can connect with your…