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Journey through New Zealand's diverse environments, from windy alpine peaks to gloomy seabeds. Discover captivating creatures and precious plants, all adapted to their habitat, and often unique to AotearoaAotearoa New Zealand.
Over 2,500 native plants and animals make up the displays. How many molluscs can you count? Can you find the ship rat eating a wētā? Climb to the bush canopy to get a kererū’s perspective.
Mountains to Sea leads you through six major kinds of ecosystem:
The Colossal Squid can be found here too.
Marine life in the Mountains to Sea exhibition, 2017. Photo by Rachael Hockridge. Te Papa
Exploring the Mountains to Sea exhibition, 2017. Photo by Laird Morris. Youbee School of Design
Exploring the Mountains to Sea exhibition, 2017. Photo by Rachael Hockridge. Te Papa
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