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City Office
Montgomery Square Carpark (the old vaccination centre)
Bridge Street Entrance to the Montgomery carpark
PO Box 744, Nelson 7040
(03) 546 2422
Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
651 Brook St, The Brook
Nelson 7010
New Zealand
Open Hours
Wednesday: 10am – 4pm*
Thursday: 10am – 4pm*
Friday: 10am – 4pm*
Saturday: 10am – 4pm*
Sunday: 10am – 4pm*
The Sanctuary is open on all public holidays except Christmas Day.
*Last entry 3pm
The Sanctuary is open on all public holidays except Christmas Day
NOTE: Our opening days/times change throughout the year, so remember to check back here on the website, search for us on Google, or check the “about” section of our Facebook page (click here).
Public Transport: NBus route 4 visits the Brook Sanctuary 6 days a week and departs from Nelson Airport. Click here for full timetable
info@brooksanctuary.org.nz
(03) 539 4920
Click here for School’s enquiry form
Guided Tours are currently available on Sundays for a minimum of 3 people and a maximum of 12 people, including children (under 5’s entry is free). Click here to go to the Guided Tours page for more information