# Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari

> An extinct volcano ringed by a predator-proof fence, protecting kiwi, tīeke, tuatara and other rare species.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-maungatautari/

An extinct volcano ringed by a predator-proof fence, protecting kiwi, tīeke, tuatara and other rare species. Guided and self-guided walks start from the main entrance. Book the guided tours, and take care not to carry in seeds or pests.

- **Nearest town:** Cambridge, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -37.9833, 175.5833

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Waikato circuit: Hobbiton, Waitomo caves, Kawhia and Raglan](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-waikato-waitomo-hobbiton/)

## Nearby

- [Hobbiton Movie Set](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hobbiton/) – 15 km
- [Hamilton Gardens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hamilton-gardens/) – 31 km
- [Ōtorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-otorohanga-kiwi-house/) – 40 km
- [Ōtorohanga Kiwi House](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-otorohanga-kiwi-house/) – 40 km

## FAQs

### Where is Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari?

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is in Cambridge, New Zealand, at GPS -37.9833, 175.5833.

### Which road trips pass Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari?

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waikato circuit: Hobbiton, Waitomo caves, Kawhia and Raglan.

### What is there to see near Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hobbiton Movie Set (15 km), Hamilton Gardens (31 km), Ōtorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park (40 km) and Ōtorohanga Kiwi House (40 km).

### When is the best time to visit Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)