Queendown Warren landscape shot showing a gate in the foreground and a lovely backdrop of trees and blue sky in the background — Selwyn Dennis

Our Hidden Gem Nature Reserves

These hidden gems experience low public pressure and, in some cases, may have no public access at all. These sites prioritise wildlife over public recreation and showcase excellent habitat management practices. Many of them exemplify our "wilding" principles, which focus on restoring natural processes and healthy ecological functions, allowing nature to thrive without human intervention.

Visiting our reserves

Here are some of our hidden gems

Our hidden gems are managed with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and hold high conservation value. While we do conduct a limited number of guided tours and events, our goal is to keep visitor footfall low to minimise disturbance to the environment.