Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Te Korowai o Mihiwaka
Nau Mai, Haere Mai, Ki Te Korowai o Mihiwaka
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9:30am – 4:30pm (Last entry to sanctuary 3:30pm)
Horopito Café is open 10am – 3pm
Surcharge applies on public holidays
Sanctuary and Café closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Closed Christmas day. Open regular hours Boxing Day, New Year’s, and Day After New Year’s public holidays.
Orokonui is a 307 hectare biodiversity sanctuary near Dunedin, New Zealand. Home to many threatened species and habitats, Orokonui’s long term goal is to ensure its species and community thrive.
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Orokonui Ecosanctuary – Ranger Wanted! Permanent, Full‑Time | 40 Hours Per WeekLocation: Orokonui Ecosanctuary, 20 mins north of Dunedin Do you thrive in the outdoors, love getting stuck into tough hands‑on work, and want to help protect some of Aotearoa’s most precious species?Orokonui Ecosanctuary is seeking a practical, resilient, and passionate Ranger to join our…
New Zealand String Quartet returns to Orokonui
After sold out shows in 2024 and 2025 we are excited to announce that the New Zealand String quartet are returning to Orokonui as part of their 2026 season.
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Holiday Open Hours
Explore Orokonui this holiday season. We will be open our regular open days apart from Christmas day. This means you can visit us on Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and and Day After New Year’s.