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Fast facts about White Heron Sanctuary in Christchurch Address of White Heron Sanctuary in Christchurch: SH6, Christchurch, New Zealand Contact no. of White Heron Sanctuary in Christchurch: 03 753 4120 Features of White Heron Sanctuary in Christchurch The herons are wading birds in the Ardeidae family. Some are called egrets or bitterns instead of herons. This beautiful bird breeds only in a single secret location in what is one of the most romantic parts of the country. The continued survival of white herons has been one of the major successes of the early stages of wildlife conservation in New Zealand. They been an endemic bird they would long have been on the "critically endangered" list. To the Maori it was "He kotuku rerenga tahi", a kotuku "of a single flight", which means, a kotuku to be seen perhaps once in a lifetime. The bird occupied an important place in their myth and folklore. They often used it to compare a visitor to a kotuku and it was a compliment of the highest order. White Heron Sanctuary in Christchurch features an array of white herons. During the crystal clear days of the winter months, the rainforest, alive with an array of bird life, is a photographer's paradise. The other parts of White Heron Sanctuary in Christchurch include: View the magnificent Kotuku (White Heron), the Kotuku Ngutu Papa (Royal Spoonbill), the Kawapaka (Little Black Shag) and other Bird life - all in their natural environment. Besides, also see some of the beautiful and unique New Zealand flora in the park. You can also enjoy a scenic Jet boat ride down the Waitangi Taona River, into the Waitangi Roto Nature Reserve. Float through some of the world's most intriguing scenery, and learn how they preserve the delicate balances within one of nature's oldest ecosystems. You can also view the beautiful orchids and ferns that adorn the reserve.
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