Tuku26: Tuatara Night Walk
08 April 2026 - 24 April 2026
7:30–9:00 pm
Region(s): Nelson
Type(s): experiences
Discover after dark on a Tuatara night walk. Enjoy a guided evening walk beneath the stars along the Brook Stream as the forest comes alive after sunset. Spot tuatara roaming freely, along with glowworms and wētā. Experience the unique wildlife thriving in the prest-free Brook Sanctuary. An unforgettable night-time adventure for the whole family. Ages 5+.
Tuatara spines
The name tuatara reflects the spines along the creature’s back. Tuatara are the descendants of Punga, the ancestor of all deformed ugly things.
Location: The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, 651 Brook Street, The Brook , Nelson
Dates: 7:30–9:00 pm: 8, 10, 15, 22 and 24 April.
For more information, including on tickets: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/tuku26-tuatara-night-walk/nelson.
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