Welcome to Glenfern Sanctuary
Nau mai, haere mai!
Glenfern Sanctuary is a 83-hectare Regional Park and gateway to the Kōtuku Peninsula, a 240-hectare pest-managed area on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. The focus of Glenfern is to protect endangered species through pest control and biodiversity monitoring.
Key Features of Kōtuku Peninsula and Glenfern Sanctuary:
• Location
Kōtuku Peninsula is on the west coast of Aotea/Great Barrier Island, extending from Rarohara Bay to Karaka Bay.
• Land Ownership
The peninsula is comprised of five owners, including Auckland Council Regional Park (Glenfern Sanctuary), a Department of Conservation Scenic reserve, and three private land owners.
• Glenfern Sanctuary
✔ Glenfern is protected by a 2 km long pest-proof fence, providing a safe haven for endangered species.
✔ Dedicated conservation efforts at Glenfern focus on the protection and restoration of endangered flora and fauna, bring ing back native birdsong.
✔ Visitors can experience native vibrant birdlife along a 2 km loop-track as they walk through pristine native bush. Glenfern offers unique holiday accommodation at Fitzroy House and Glenfern Cottage in the heart of the Sanctuary. www.glenfern.org.nz/accommodation
• Pest Management
The Sanctuary’s pest management programme has been pivotal in its success. With more than 40km of trap lines and more than 800 active traps, Glenfern maintains rodent populations near undetectable levels, safeguarding breeding habits of native species.
Innovative technologies, such as remote monitoring traps sensors, enhance the efficiency of these conservation efforts.
Species benefiting from these initiatives includes Tākoketai Black Petrel which breeds exclusively on Aotea The Barrier, and the Pāteke Brown Teal with their largest population hosted Aotea hosting.
The Sanctuary also provides habitats for the rare Niho Taniwha Chevron Skink, found only on Aotea The Barrier.
• History
The late Tony Bouzaid, a conservationist and yachtsman, established the Sanctuary in 1992. It became a Regional Park in 2016, enabled through funding from the Nature Heritage Foundation (DOC) and Foundation North together with Auckland Council who officially owns the land.
• Management
Charitable organisation Glenfern Trust manages Glenfern Sanctuary.
www.glenfern.org.nz/trust
Glenfern Sanctuary
& Accommodation Map
Niho Taniwha
Chevron skink
Kauri
Iconic Kauri
Pāteke
Brown Teal
Tākoketai
Black Petrel
Ngāti Rehua Historical Site
Kōtuku Peninsula
DONATIONS
Glenfern Sanctuary is run by a charitable trust. We rely on the generous donations made by passionate people to keep the Sanctuary open to the public.
Please click on this link
to make a donation
You will help threatened native species such as Tākoketai Black Petrel, Pāteke Brown Teal, North Island Kaka, and our Niho Taniwha Chevron Skink, to thrive in a safe environment.
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