Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao: A guide to the wildlife and wild places of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika
What to see where, when, and how in the Wellington region.
Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao 2026 Calendar
Size: 215 x 305 mm
RRP: $30.00
Te Upoko-o-te-Ika Wellington has an amazing variety of landscapes and seascapes that are home to an impressive range of wildlife. This calendar accompanies Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao by Michael Szabo, a handy and informative illustrated guide that highlights over 30 of the best wild and urban places to discover and explore the region’s natural diversity, from the south coast to Kapiti.
Whether out tramping, at home or on the water, this calendar provides monthly highlights of what to see where and when for locals and visitors, keen and casual wildlife watchers, or for anyone curious about their own back yard. The book has more details and highlights, developed with input from Te Papa’s expert Natural History curators and Mātauranga Māori about the region and its wildlife from mana whenua. Experience everything from native birds to seals, dolphins and orca in the harbour. See the recovery of precious native species in action, the region’s special flowering plants and the oldest native trees, as well as the conservation efforts that ensure that our local wildlife survives and flourishes.
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