Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

Please donate now to support ecological restoration at Rotokare Scenic Reserve - Taranaki's Sanctuary.

Taranaki

While Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust's mission is to achieve ecological restoration at Rotokare Scenic Reserve. The reserve is Taranaki’s only fenced sanctuary, providing an ideal habitat for species to be returned to the region. The lake, wetland and pristine native forest are proving ideal for the vulnerable species that have been translocated here. Hihi, tieke, pāteke, titipounamu have all introduced in recent years. Check out our video to learn more about the Trust's work here.

Rotokare Scenic Reserve also has a foundation population of North Island Brown kiwi that are successfully breeding. This population will form the basis of kiwi destined to repopulate other locations in the region that can achieve necessary pest-control.

The reserve is free and open to the community 24/7. All forms of recreation are welcome here - walking, bird watching, freedom camping, motor boats (seasonal 1 December - 30 April) , swimming, kayaks.

Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust family (volunteers, community supporters, staff & trustees) is doing everything it can to ensure the survival of vulnerable native species, including hihi, tieke, pāteke, North Island brown kiwi, and we need your help to make our efforts go even further.

The ability to continue our work for the community and our precious wildlife always relies on generous support from the community.

Your support is critical to our efforts to ensure ecological restoration and species survival.

Thank you in advance for your help. Every dollar will go towards predator control and species monitoring at Rotokare Scenic Reserve, directly benefiting wildlife and our community.

More about us

We are a community-led, award winning, conservation-based charitable trust in Taranaki. As kaitiaki our mission is to achieve the highest level of restoration, protection, and enhancement of Rotokare's indigenous ecosystem.

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Latest update

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Upgrading the vehicle entry gates  20 May 2024

Our pest-proof fence has been up since 2009 and the entry gates have admitted thousands of vehicles. Last year we started a project to upgrade the entry mechanism, giving us further confidence in their long-term viability.

A huge thanks to Toi Foundation for funding this significant investment in our pest-proof infrastructure.

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Angie
Angie 1 day ago
$100
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous donation Angie. We really appreciate it.

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Lloyd and Raewyn
Lloyd and Raewyn 6 days ago
2 people, 1 night. 03/12/24. Thanks, always a pleasure to stay at Rotokare, thank you for your fantastic work
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Thank you both. Glad that you enjoyed your stay in this beautiful place.

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RR
RR 7 days ago
Thanks for this amazing place
$20
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

So glad that you enjoyed your visit. We appreciate your donation - thank you!

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Joel
Joel on 03 Dec 2024
Thanks, amazing place. Mīharo!
$20
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Kia ora Joel, thank you so much for your donation.

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Jane
Jane on 29 Nov 2024
Thanks lovely visit
$50
Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust

Thank you for your donation Jane, we really appreciate your support.

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