Zealandia Nature Reserve

The view back down the valley, from the upper reaches.

North Island Robin

The iconic Takahe

Takahe

California Quail (Male)

California Quail (Female)

California Quail (Young)

Saddleback

A very active and fast moving bird, that spends a lot of its time in the shadows under the heavy tree canopy and underbrush

Kaka

Kaka

Kaka

Hihi

Zealandia is part of a project to protect and increase numbers of this native New Zealand bird.

Bellbird

Wellington Green Gecko

As well as birdlife, Zealandia is also home to some reptiles including this gecko

Tuatara

Not actually a lizard, but a separate lineage, the Tuatara is the last species of this line.