Nga Manu Nature Reserve

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WWF-New Zealand promotes positive action to reduce the impacts of climate change. Campaigns to stop dolphins and seabirds being caught by fishers. Educates the next generation about the importance of managing our precious environment more sustainably, and resources communities in vital backyard conservation.

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Wordworx Tuatara

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Tuatara at Victoria University

Tuatara research at Victoria University of Wellington began in the late 1940's when Dr Bill Dawbin started monitoring tuatara on Takapourewa/Stephens Island. Current research is supervised by Prof Charles Daugherty and Dr Nicola Nelson.

Kiwi Conservation Club

The Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) is a Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society project for children. It began in 1988 and is cool for kids. Over 17,000 children receive the Kiwi Conservation Club magazine, including around 1000 schools that receive the magazine.

BNZ Kiwi Recovery Program

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Information about the Plant Kingdom & Ferns

Ferns represent the second major step in the evolutionary sophistication of plants. While they still reproduce by spores like mosses, the ferns add a vascular system -- i.e. specialized organs for trasporting fluids throughout the plant.

New Zealand Ecolocical Restoration Network

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New Zealand Conservation Management Group

The New Zealand Conservation Management Group (CMaG) captive community continues to play an increasingly important role in ensuring the safety of our remaining precious NZ native species.

Otago University Frog Study

The survey's aim is to produce an accurate and up-to-date distribution record of the frogs of New Zealand.

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The Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve is, home to over 63 species of birds (at some time during the year), many of these can be seen in their natural and native habitats.

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A "One-Stop" website for everything Birds in New Zealand.

Native Bird and Wildlife Park

Enter the mysterious world of the Native NZ Owl - the morepork, or ruru.

Nature Coast Experience

Known as the Nature Coast for good reason, the Kapiti-Horowhenua region offers a stunning natural environment on the lower west coast of the North Island, where the mountains meet the sea.

Kapiti Island Nature and Heritage Tours

Kapiti Island: An internationally renowned sanctuary for New Zealand native birds, native forest and New Zealand wildlife and marine reserve.

Birding in New Zealand

The New Zealand Birding Network is a group of operators located throughout New Zealand offering bird-watching orientated tours, excursions and accommodation.

Kea Conservation Trust

The Kea Conservation Trust was set up in 2006 to assist in conservation of wild Kea (Nestor notabilis) in their natural habitat and to increase the husbandry standards and advocacy potential of those Kea held in captive facilities within New Zealand.

New Zealand Frogs

This is a great site for information on New Zealand frogs. It contains information on research, conservation and education. It provides things for kids to do and resources for teachers to use.

New Zealand Bird Artist

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El Rancho Holiday Park

Situated on the Waikanae River, close to the beach and just 60 kms north of Wellington , El Rancho (Waikanae Christian Holiday Park) is set amongst 70 acres of park land. You'll feel yourself relax as you come down our drive.

Wellington Tramway Museum

The Kapiti Coast Electric Tramway offers an interesting and rewarding experience for people of all ages. Using real old Wellington trams, you can take a return ride of nearly four kilometres through the Wellington Region’s premier coastal park, - through the coastal dunes and with views of Kapiti Island.

enviroHistory NZ

Environmental history is all about the relationship between human beings and the natural environment. It is about the way humans have transformed the environment over time.

The New Zealand Birding Network is a group of operators located throughout New Zealand offering bird-watching orientated tours, excursions and accommodation. In addition to unique birds and fantastic scenery, New Zealand has a well-developed infrastructure, visitor facilities are up-to-date. It is a safe and easy place to travel with friendly people who welcome visitors and love showing-off their country.

The Science Learning Hub

The Science Learning Hub is a national project designed to support the effective teaching of science in New Zealand schools. It is funded by the New Zealand government through the Ministry of Research, Science & Technology.

Coast Access Radio

Coast Access Radio broadcasts to the Kapiti and Horowhenua from studios in Waikanae (New Zealand).

Other Links

Rosetta House Bed & Breakfast

Rosetta House Bed & Breakfast - Phone +64 4 905 9055

Visitors to Nga Manu: Enjoy a relaxing weekend on the Kapiti Coast!. Superior accommodation with a gourmet/cooked breakfast included in tariff.

Email direct by clicking this link.

Te Horo Lodge

Te Horo Lodge - Phone +64 6 3643393

Set in a rural environment adjacent to 2 hectares of native bush consisting mainly of Kohekohe trees.

Kapiti Gateway Motel

Kapiti Gateway Motel - Studio, Family and Executive units in a stunning location in central Waikanae. Childrens playground, swimming pool, private spa pool, guest BBQ. Walking distance to restaurants and takeaway outlets.

Check out the great Specials offered and Book Online at www.kapitigateway.co.nz or phone us on 0800 429 360.

NZ Stays

NZ Stays For All Sorts of Accommodation Throughout The Year

NZstays is a user friendly site for holiday accommodation in New Zealand displaying thousands of holiday places to stay in New Zealand. Easily find self catering homes to rent in New Zealand. There are also apartments, hotels, motels and homestays. For something a little different we have farm stays, health retreats, holiday parks with camping areas and caravan sites.

Vista Del Sol

Vista Del Sol

Visit Mike and Lynette at Vista del Sol – or “View of the Sun”, their newly developed luxurious B&B in Kapiti, the sunshine and nature coast, that is situated 1 hour north of Wellington and 1 hour south of Palmerston North.

Vista del Sol is a 15 acre property set on thirty thousand year old sand dunes enjoying 360 degree views of an unspoiled panorama 1 km back from the beach. The property faces west to the Coast over wetland bush valleys and ancient sand dunes and magnificent sunsets, South-West to Kapiti Island, North over rolling farmland and North-East to the Tararua Mountain Ranges.

Sudbury Heights

Sudbury Heights

We offer sincere Kiwi hospitality in our superb location! Glenys and Brian provide you with a unique experience in Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Hospitality is a paramount consideration and your hosts have won awards for what they provide. They have also travelled widely and believe they know what is needed to make your visit that much more enjoyable.

Eiram Wood

Eiram Wood

"The Studio" is a fully self-contained quaint home stay situated on 5ha of rejuvenating forest and heritage trees and surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.

Use the Contact Form if you would like to be listed here


	Related Links
	World Wildlife Foundation	WWF-New Zealand promotes positive action to reduce the impacts of climate change. Campaigns to stop dolphins and seabirds being caught by fishers. Educates the next generation about the importance of managing our precious environment more sustainably, and resources communities in vital backyard conservation.
	New Zealand Birds	Narena Olliver, who started developing this web site on New Zealand's birds in 1999, is neither an ornithologist nor a scientist but a writer with an intense interest in natural history.
	All about Lizards	All about Lizards in New Zealand
	Wordworx Tuatara	Tuatara: (the spine of the fish / reptile-like lizard - the last of the dinosaurs/ Sphenodon punctatus).
	Tuatara at Victoria University	Tuatara research at Victoria University of Wellington began in the late 1940's when Dr Bill Dawbin started monitoring tuatara on Takapourewa/Stephens Island. Current research is supervised by Prof Charles Daugherty and Dr Nicola Nelson.
	Kiwi Conservation Club	The Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) is a Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society project for children. It began in 1988 and is cool for kids. Over 17,000 children receive the Kiwi Conservation Club magazine, including around 1000 schools that receive the magazine.
	BNZ Kiwi Recovery Program	Kiwi are an icon, and an oddity. These flightless, nocturnal birds are the national symbol of New Zealand and its people. Bank of New Zealand Save the Kiwi reveals the world of this wonderful bird.
	Information about Forestry in New Zealand	This site is the most comprehensive reference resource on New Zealand forests and the plantation-based wood processing industry available on the web. It is provided with the compliments of FITEC, New Zealand's forest industries training organisation.
	Information about the Plant Kingdom & Ferns	Ferns represent the second major step in the evolutionary sophistication of plants. While they still reproduce by spores like mosses, the ferns add a vascular system -- i.e. specialized organs for trasporting fluids throughout the plant.
	New Zealand Ecolocical Restoration Network	Information about ecological restoration in New Zealand.
	New Zealand Conservation Management Group	The New Zealand Conservation Management Group (CMaG) captive community continues to play an increasingly important role in ensuring the safety of our remaining precious NZ native species.
	Otago University Frog Study	The survey's aim is to produce an accurate and up-to-date distribution record of the frogs of New Zealand.
	The Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve	The Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve is, home to over 63 species of birds (at some time during the year), many of these can be seen in their natural and native habitats.
	Bird and Exotic Animal Park	A "One-Stop" website for everything Birds in New Zealand.
	Native Bird and Wildlife Park	Enter the mysterious world of the Native NZ Owl - the morepork, or ruru.
	Nature Coast Experience	Known as the Nature Coast for good reason, the Kapiti-Horowhenua region offers a stunning natural environment on the lower west coast of the North Island, where the mountains meet the sea.
	Kapiti Island Nature and Heritage Tours	Kapiti Island: An internationally renowned sanctuary for New Zealand native birds, native forest and New Zealand wildlife and marine reserve.
	Birding in New Zealand	The New Zealand Birding Network is a group of operators located throughout New Zealand offering bird-watching orientated tours, excursions and accommodation.
	Kea Conservation Trust	The Kea Conservation Trust was set up in 2006 to assist in conservation of wild Kea (Nestor notabilis) in their natural habitat and to increase the husbandry standards and advocacy potential of those Kea held in captive facilities within New Zealand.
	New Zealand Frogs	This is a great site for information on New Zealand frogs. It contains information on research, conservation and education. It provides things for kids to do and resources for teachers to use.
	New Zealand Bird Artist	A great site by a New Zealand artist with a focus on New Zealand birds. Full of interest to young and old. The kids page has hours of entertainment.
	El Rancho Holiday Park	Situated on the Waikanae River, close to the beach and just 60 kms north of Wellington , El Rancho (Waikanae Christian Holiday Park) is set amongst 70 acres of park land. You'll feel yourself relax as you come down our drive.
	Wellington Tramway Museum	The Kapiti Coast Electric Tramway offers an interesting and rewarding experience for people of all ages. Using real old Wellington trams, you can take a return ride of nearly four kilometres through the Wellington Region’s premier coastal park, - through the coastal dunes and with views of Kapiti Island.
	enviroHistory NZ	Environmental history is all about the relationship between human beings and the natural environment. It is about the way humans have transformed the environment over time.
		The New Zealand Birding Network is a group of operators located throughout New Zealand offering bird-watching orientated tours, excursions and accommodation. In addition to unique birds and fantastic scenery, New Zealand has a well-developed infrastructure, visitor facilities are up-to-date. It is a safe and easy place to travel with friendly people who welcome visitors and love showing-off their country.
	The Science Learning Hub	The Science Learning Hub is a national project designed to support the effective teaching of science in New Zealand schools. It is funded by the New Zealand government through the Ministry of Research, Science & Technology.
	Coast Access Radio	Coast Access Radio broadcasts to the Kapiti and Horowhenua from studios in Waikanae (New Zealand).
	Other Links
	Rosetta House Bed & Breakfast	Rosetta House Bed & Breakfast - Phone +64 4 905 9055 Visitors to Nga Manu: Enjoy a relaxing weekend on the Kapiti Coast!. Superior accommodation with a gourmet/cooked breakfast included in tariff. Email direct by clicking this link.
	Te Horo Lodge	Te Horo Lodge - Phone +64 6 3643393 Set in a rural environment adjacent to 2 hectares of native bush consisting mainly of Kohekohe trees.
	Kapiti Gateway Motel	Kapiti Gateway Motel - Studio, Family and Executive units in a stunning location in central Waikanae. Childrens playground, swimming pool, private spa pool, guest BBQ. Walking distance to restaurants and takeaway outlets. Check out the great Specials offered and Book Online at www.kapitigateway.co.nz or phone us on 0800 429 360.
	NZ Stays	NZ Stays For All Sorts of Accommodation Throughout The Year NZstays is a user friendly site for holiday accommodation in New Zealand displaying thousands of holiday places to stay in New Zealand. Easily find self catering homes to rent in New Zealand. There are also apartments, hotels, motels and homestays. For something a little different we have farm stays, health retreats, holiday parks with camping areas and caravan sites.
	Vista Del Sol	Vista Del Sol Visit Mike and Lynette at Vista del Sol – or “View of the Sun”, their newly developed luxurious B&B in Kapiti, the sunshine and nature coast, that is situated 1 hour north of Wellington and 1 hour south of Palmerston North. Vista del Sol is a 15 acre property set on thirty thousand year old sand dunes enjoying 360 degree views of an unspoiled panorama 1 km back from the beach. The property faces west to the Coast over wetland bush valleys and ancient sand dunes and magnificent sunsets, South-West to Kapiti Island, North over rolling farmland and North-East to the Tararua Mountain Ranges.
	Sudbury Heights	Sudbury Heights We offer sincere Kiwi hospitality in our superb location! Glenys and Brian provide you with a unique experience in Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Hospitality is a paramount consideration and your hosts have won awards for what they provide. They have also travelled widely and believe they know what is needed to make your visit that much more enjoyable.
	Eiram Wood	Eiram Wood "The Studio" is a fully self-contained quaint home stay situated on 5ha of rejuvenating forest and heritage trees and surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
	Use the Contact Form if you would like to be listed here