Is orokonui Ecosanctuary free?
A reminder that this weekend all kids (Under 18) will get free entry to Orokonui Ecosanctuary as part of Wild Dunedin .
What does Ecosanctuary mean?
An ecological sanctuary
ecosanctuary (plural ecosanctuaries) An ecological sanctuary, where wildlife can be preserved.
When was orokonui Ecosanctuary established?
2007
| Orokonui Ecosanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Operated by | Otago Natural History Trust |
| Visitors | 25,000 p.a. |
| Open | 2007 |
| Status | Open all year |
How big is orokonui?
370-hectare
Orokonui Ecosanctuary – a new, 370-hectare mainland island – is a 20-minute drive from Dunedin.
How many Ecosanctuaries are there in NZ?
“Excluding islands, fenced ecosanctuaries and DOC MIs, there are 47 other unfenced ecosanctuaries (also colloquially known in New Zealand as mainland islands) that total 34,000 ha of ground-based ship rat, possum and stoat control, which is most (76%) of the total mainland ecosanctuary area (excluding aerial 1080).”
How many predator free sanctuaries are there in NZ?
Today there are at least 80 sanctuaries around New Zealand larger than 25 ha implementing multi-species pest mammal control for ecosystem recovery objectives, and all have substantial community involvement. Most of these are unfenced.
What islands in NZ are predator free?
After more than 25 years of conservation effort, it is the last island in the New Zealand subantarctic region where mammalian predators remain. Maukahuka Pest Free Auckland Island is a partnership between DOC and Ngāi Tahu, tangata whenua of Motu Maha, which aims to remove these pests fromthe island.
How many offshore islands are there in NZ?
DOC is responsible for around 220 larger offshore islands, and hundreds of smaller islands and rock stacks. Our offshore islands include: 21 island groups eg Poor Knights group (Northland), Mercury Islands (east of Coromandel Peninsula), Chetwode Islands (Marlborough Sounds), Auckland Islands (subantarctic islands).
Which NZ island is bigger?
The South Island
The South Island is bigger than the North Island, but with only a third of the population.
Which NZ island is most populated?
The North Island of New Zealand
Most Populated Islands The North Island of New Zealand is the most populated island with a total of 3,519,800 people. Second is the South Island with 1,076,300 people and the third is the Waiheke island with the population of 8900.
Is NZ bigger than Japan?
NZ is a bit bigger than the size of Great Britain and a little smaller than Japan but almost 36 times smaller than the size of the USA.
What is the warmest place in New Zealand?
Where is the warmest place in New Zealand? Based on the average yearly high of 19.7 °C (67.6 °F), Whangarei is the warmest place in New Zealand. In summer, temperatures climb to the mid 20’s °C (mid 70’s °F) and occasionally reach above 30 °C (mid 80’s °F).