New Zealandia

Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary, where the biodiversity of 225 ha of forest is being restored. The sanctuary was previously part of the water catchment area for Wellington, between Wrights Hill and the Brooklyn wind turbine on Po…
Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary, where the biodiversity of 225 ha of forest is being restored. The sanctuary was previously part of the water catchment area for Wellington, between Wrights Hill and the Brooklyn wind turbine on Polhill.
  • Location: Wellington, New Zealand
  • Owned by: Wellington City Council
  • Operated by: Karori Sanctuary Trust
  • Area: 225 ha (560 acres)
  • Created: 1999
  • Open: All year around except 25 December
  • Type: Wildlife sanctuary
Data from: en.wikipedia.org