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Diary Page
December 2004
Sanctuary Shop Special Member’s Shopping Night
Call in to the Sanctuary Visitor Centre anytime on Tuesday, 7th December between 5pm and 8pm with your shopping list. There will be members-only special buys and members who make a purchase will go into a draw to win a prize. Don’t miss out!
New Lizard species found in the Sanctuary
Two species of lizard have been recently found in the Sanctuary by researcher Richard Romijn. He used pitfall traps to capture the copper skink and the ornate skink. Both species are confined to the North Island and offshore islands and due to predators numbers have significantly reduced so they are hard to find. Ornate skinks have been detected in the Sanctuary before but this is the first confirmation of copper skink. For further information, read the full press release.
Take a Virtual Sanctuary Tour
During October 2004, the Sanctuary had a special visit from the team at LEARNZ who came to make a virtual Sanctuary tour programme. This company goes all around the country visiting interesting places and putting together virtual tours that are used in schools to allow students to experience something that they wouldn't normally be able to. A mixture of journal entries, video clips, photos, activities, audio conferences and information pages are used to bring the tours alive. Going on the Sanctuary virtual tour allows you to get inside information on the happenings within the Sanctuary. You meet volunteers, employees and trustees, go kiwi listening, see robin chicks and learn about fence monitoring.
The LEARNZ team was extremely enthusiastic about their time at the Sanctuary and out of all the many fascinating sites they have visited during the year they have chosen the Sanctuary tour as a demonstration on their website. So instead of having to pay to log on, anyone can log on and go on a virtual Sanctuary tour for free. To access, go to www.learnz.org.nz and Karori Wildlife Sanctuary is highlighted in the second paragraph on the opening page. Enjoy!
Nature's Corner - Early Summer
In the latest Nature's Corner there is news on the bird front about nesting and breeding successes. Many trees and shrubs are now flowering and fruit is beginning to form. Enhance your visit to the Sanctuary by identifying them from our descriptions and photos. More...
Summer Hours
From 1 December, the Sanctuary is open from 10am to 5pm every day (closed Christmas Day). For more information about visiting the Sanctuary, check out the Visit section.
New Discovery Area opening soon
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This newly developed area leads off the Campbell Street track and loops to Round the Lake track. It has been designed to give visitors a tangible, historical experience of what may have existed there during the construction of the upper dam (1906-1908).
The Discovery Area has been made possible by the work of the Combined Rotary Clubs of Wellington, who have raised funds, conducted research into the history and also contributed to the physical development of the area, along with Sanctuary staff.
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It is hoped that the area will be complete next year with a reconstruction of a tower with viewing platform.
The Discovery Area will interest all ages, not just
old timers, so come along after 12 December 2004
and check it out!
New! Sanctuary Tours
The Sanctuary is now delighted to offer a regular schedule of guided tours during the week as well as at weekends.
Sanctuary Escape – a two hour guided walk encompassing the highlights of the Sanctuary takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10am.
Sanctuary by Night – a two hour guided walking encompassing the dusk chorus then the magical calls of nocturnal wildlife such as little spotted kiwi, weka and morepork takes place Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
For further information on these, and others, tours visit Sanctuary Tours.
New Dam Discovery Explorer Pack
Make your next visit to the Sanctuary extra special for your young ones pick up the latest Explorer Pack and go on a Dam Discovery adventure! As well as uncovering some of the secrets of our fascinating past youll also walk through our latest development the Discovery Area open from 12 December. Hidden in the bush above the upper dam, this area will bring alive the history of the building of the dam.
The Explorer Pack contains a trail sheet with fun questions and activities, stickers, pencil, postcard and a chocolate. It is suitable for children of all ages with or without parent help however, please remember children under 14 years of age need adult supervision in the Sanctuary. Packs cost just $2 in addition to the normal entry fee and will take approximately two hours to complete.
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Twilight Hours
The Sanctuary will be extending its open hours again over the summertime. From Boxing Day, 26 December 2004 to end of February 2005 the Sanctuary will be open from 10am to 8pm every day. Bring a picnic dinner and relax with your family and friends in the unique surroundings.
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