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Near Alexandra, Central Otago, a 1.6 kilometre predator proof fence surrounds 14 hectares of unique dryland habitat.

Lying hidden in the schist hill country not far from Alexandra, Mokomoko Dryland Sanctuary is New Zealand’s only true dryland sanctuary. Read more

A unique sanctuary

The Mokomoko story: Preparations

The early years involved steady preparatory work and some valuable learning.

The Mokomoko story: Piloting

Before embarking on the planned full-size sanctuary, the Trust built the smallest predator-proof sanctuary in New Zealand.

The Mokomoko story: Establishment

They'd shown the concept could work, now was the time to bring it all to fruition.

Trust members and volunteers gather around a newly planted totara. April 2014. Credit: COET