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Visit NZ's ONLY Kōtuku, White Heron Nesting Site!

The enchanting Waitangiroto Nature Reserve, beautiful reflections of the ancient native rainforest, White Heron Sanctuary Tours, Whataroa, New Zealand.

The Enchanting Waitangiroto

Enjoy a glimpse into the Waitangiroto Nature Reserve through our gallery

While the pristine Kōtuku, or White Herons, are undoubtedly the 'stars of the show', tours to the Waitangiroto Nature Reserve reveal an abundance of unspoilt natural beauty.

As New Zealand’s only White Heron breeding ground, the Waitangiroto Nature Reserve is nationally unique and holds a significant place in the our natural heritage.

It is also a tranquil haven for nature lovers, featuring lush and ecologically vibrant rainforest, rich in birdlife and native plant species, surrounded by the breathtaking rugged landscapes of South Westland.

Join us to discover for yourself one of New Zealand's truly special places

Female Bellbird, Korimako in the flowering Flax in front of the White Heron Sanctuary viewing hide

Female Bellbird, Korimako In The Harakeke In Front Of The Viewing Hide

Kōtuku chick being fed by its parent at New Zealand's only White Heron nesting site, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve, Whataroa, NZ.

White Heron
Sanctuary Tour

Nesting Season:
September to early March

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