School Holiday Adventure: Kākāriki Karaka Scavenger Hunt!: The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary

Kākāriki Karaka Scavenger Hunt – Kids go free
These school holidays, bring the tamariki to the Sanctuary for a fun challenge that celebrates one of Aotearoa’s rarest taonga – the kākāriki karaka (orange-fronted parakeet).
Follow the Loop Track and keep an eye out for hidden letters tucked away along the trail. Collect them all and you’ll uncover the secret code word.
Prizes
Every child who completes the hunt receives a Whittaker’s “Tweats” chocolate treat.
Plus, they’ll take home a special certificate.
All completed entries will also go into the holiday prize draw for a soft toy kākāriki karaka.

Key Details
📅 When: Saturday 20 September – Sunday 5 October
⏰ Open: Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
👧🧒 Kids go free – free entry for under 15s during the school holidays!
Why kākāriki karaka?
This scavenger hunt is part of our Bird of the Year campaign, helping shine a light on the endangered kākāriki karaka. With only a few hundred left in the wild, every voice raised for their protection matters. By joining in, your whānau are not only having fun – you’re also helping us share the story of this precious species.
➡️ Plan your visit today and take part in the hunt: Find here

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