Haere mai — welcome to our rainforest paradise
Our organization is dedicated to the protection of the native New Zealand biodiversity on the Kauri Coast in the north of New Zealand. We offer a number of programs that focus on environmental conservation, sustainable living, and reconnecting with nature in its purest form.
We invite you visit our rainforest to:
- Learn about the New Zealand forest and birds
- Develop new skills through our internship program
- Learn and experience living off the grid
- Learn what it takes to save endangered species
- Explore our magical forest
- Create a closer bond with nature away from "civilization"
- Join us in the field and actively participate in conservation activities
- Meet like-minded individuals from around the world
- Give "digital detox" a try
Activities
Immersion
One week as part of the working team — your introduction to real conservation fieldwork.
Volunteer
A few weeks to go deeper in the field, with more skill and more responsibility.
Internship
A longer, structured placement for students — field experience with academic credit.
Our Impact So Far
4
Forests
1000
ha Protected
435
Volunteers
58120
Volunteer Hours
The sanctuary is 100 hectares; with neighbouring land under our care we help protect close to 1,000 hectares.
Testimonials
UNBELIEVABLE experience! I was there for only one week… I learned so much in this week, not only about the forest, but also so much more about life. I also met amazing people!
I stayed at the Pupu Rangi Nature Sanctuary for 2 weeks and came out of the backcountry a different man than when I entered and I owe it to Octavian, the forest, and the other amazing volunteers I met.
Pupu Rangi is such a magical place and I am so grateful I was able to be a part of this extraordinary project for two weeks… The community and atmosphere created are like nothing I have ever experienced before, you are surrounded by the kindest human beings that all share a love for our environment.
The two months I spent volunteering at Pupu Rangi was the highlight of my trip to New Zealand… I look back fondly not only on the work and all the things I've learnt, but also on living there with the other volunteers.
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