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Get set to enjoy the on hand experience of New Zealand’s history of natural wonders at the Nga Manu Nature Reserve in Wellington. The Nga Manu Nature Reserve offers an unmatched opportunity to its visitors to understand the brilliant ecological balance by putting forward the examples of numerous plants and animals. The flora and the fauna world of the reserve makes habitat for the varied animal and the plant life thus preserving the ecosystem of the part. A stroll down the reserve will take you to the wonderful ride of a wide range of flora and fauna life. You might need one to one and a half hours to explore the terrains of the reserve. A single visit to the reserve is enough to see through the natural park of Wellington. The pathways inside the reserve are easy to walk upon and the brilliant infrastructure including the seating and other facilities makes the walk more pleasant. To make things even more comfortable the reserve authorities have facilities of Wheelchairs for the disabled person. The reserve is also used for many educational tours and other purposes as well. The reserve is home to 700 odd different species of plant life; many of them belonging to the endangered category. The visitors get the opportunity to witness a wide spectrum of native grasses, ferns and even 400 year old kahikatea. The expansive animal life of the reserve includes a mixed bag of wild and enclosed species. The wetlands makes abode for over 56 different species of birds. Other than the avian class the reserve has rich collection of mammals, reptiles and rodents as well. The different species of birds found in Nga Manu Nature Reserve are Kiwi, Tuatara, Gecko, Skinks, Wetas, Morepork, Tui, Wood pigeon, Fantail, Scaup, Blue duck, Kakariki, Paradise duck, Teal, and many other native birds. The Nga Manu Nature Reserve is under the administration of a trust. The main objectives of the trust are: - To preserve our unique native flora and fauna.
- Provide an outdoor education resource based on conservation and preservation
- To support recovery programs for our native flora and fauna.
- To promote public awareness of our native flora and fauna
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