The Brook Sanctuary

Nau Mai, Haere Mai, welcome to The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary – an extraordinary part of New Zealand.

Visit us today! Opening Hours are Tuesday - Sunday, 9am – 5pm. Open every day in the School Holidays.

The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary is the largest fenced Sanctuary for endangered plants and creatures in the South Island. Just a 10-minute drive from Nelson City but tucked away, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of New Zealand’s native bush. Take a deep breath and engage.“We endeavour to connect visitors, staff, and volunteers with nature. Our goal is to encourage environmental responsibility and contribute to the restoration of local and national ecosystems. We hope that visitors will experience the mauri (life force), vital essence, and spirituality of this natural environment.”