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Craggy Range x Cape Sanctuary Experience
Set across the iconic landscape of the Cape Kidnappers Peninsula, Cape Sanctuary is the success story of a twenty-year effort to reconnect people, place and nature.
Explore the breathtaking and secluded landscape in this immersive, private tour reserved exclusively for guests of Craggy Range.
Craggy Range and Cape Sanctuary sit within a shared landscape, both shaped by a deep connection to place, and a belief in caring for the land across generations.
A Truly Unique Experience
Twenty years into an ambitious 500-year vision, Cape Sanctuary offers a rare opportunity to witness restoration at an extraordinary scale, and to see how private land can contribute to a much larger ecological and cultural story. During this curated experience exclusive to Craggy Range, take in remarkable vistas and discover the unique conservation journey as your expert guide shares how local landowners' bold vision for change, is being brought to life.
Take in remarkable vistas and discover the unique conservation journey as your expert guide shares how local landowners' bold vision for change, is being brought to life.
Travelling across privately owned land by 4WD and Can-Am, you will explore the diverse habitats of Waipukā, Ocean Beach, from regenerating native forest and coastal dunes to dramatic clifftops and open farmland.
Along the way, learn how more than 1.2 million native trees, extensive pest control and the commitment of landowners, mana whenua and volunteers are restoring these ecosystems and enabling wildlife to return.
Follow in the footsteps of kiwi, stand among significant archaeological pā sites and embrace quiet moments of reflection at secluded huts overlooking the landscape.
This is the Craggy Range x Cape Sanctuary Experience.
This is a bespoke and private experience that bring together the Sanctuary's remarkable restoration work and also significant cultural heritage, available exclusively to Craggy Range guests.
Inclusions:
- A private guide and Can-Am for up to five guests
- Includes morning or afternoon tea from our neighbours Red Bridge Coffee, plus tea and coffee at one of the huts within the Sanctuary
- Transportation between Craggy Range and Cape Sanctuary can be arranged upon request
- A gourmet platter and bottle of wine on your return to Craggy Range
Available for either a morning or afternoon experience:
9:00am–12:30pm or 1:00pm–4:30pm
Cape Sanctuary is intentionally operating experiences at a small scale, focusing on immersive, high-quality encounters rather than high visitor numbers.
This experience is tailored to your stay, please contact our team to enquire about pricing and book your truly memorable experience.
The Perfect Finish at Craggy Range
After your time at Cape Sanctuary, return to the comfort of your luxury accommodation, to relax and reflect with a bottle of Craggy Range wine and platter of local delights.
Your experience can be tailored to suit, our Guest Experience team can assist you in planning an itinerary that makes the most of your time at Craggy Range - from dining or wine experiences to exploring the wider Hawke's Bay region.
About Cape Sanctuary
Cape Sanctuary began with local landowner Andy Lowe, who recognised both what had been lost and what could be restored. In 2004, Andy brought together leading conservation experts to develop a privately owned and funded mainland island sanctuary within a mixed-use landscape. Set across 2,500 hectares of spectacular Hawke’s Bay coastline, Cape Sanctuary is a remarkable story of conservation, culture and connection to place.
Over the past two decades, a bold restoration vision has transformed this once-depleted landscape. More than one million native trees have been planted, vulnerable wildlife has been reintroduced, and a 10.6-kilometre predator-proof fence protects an increasingly rich and thriving ecosystem.
Today, Cape Sanctuary is a leader in conservation innovation and a living demonstration of what is possible when people work together to bring an entire landscape back to life.
Craggy Range and Cape Sanctuary share more than a beautiful corner of Hawke’s Bay. We share a belief in long-term thinking. Guided by our 1,000-year family trust, every decision we make considers the generations to come, and we see that same patience and care reflected in the Sanctuary’s work to restore the land for the future.
