Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand

Great bush walks and plenty of information about birds and trees and the history of the area. You see and hear native
birds not now found anywhere else on the mainland of New Zealand like saddleback and hihi. On a night walk you can
hear kiwi and see glow worms, and star gaze on clear nights.

As well as saving native wildlife, the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary aims to become a major national and international eco-tourism attraction. To achieve this, the Sanctuary Trust wants to build a 'gateway' that includes a visitor centre, shop, restaurant/cafe, and conservation displays. Also planned are upgrades to tracks and trails and more car parks.

The project is still in the design phase and is likely to occur over several years. The Trust has asked the Council, the Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Government for funding. This is a worthwhile project that the Council would like to support.

Budget
To enable work on this project to begin, the Council granted the Trust $500,000 in capital spending in 2004/05 to enhance the visitor
experience.

The Council has also approved an $8 million interest-free loan. The loan is conditional upon the Trust raising other funding for the project - including Government and private funds.

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