The Men Who Decided to Save the Birds From Predators

Cape Sanctuary is the largest privately owned and funded wildlife restoration project of its kind in New Zealand. The sanctuary is situated on three properties on the Cape Kidnappers peninsula; Cape Kidnappers Station owned by Julian Robertson, part of Haupouri Station owned by the Hansen family and Ocean Beach Wilderness Property owned by Andy and Liz Lowe.

The vision which extends more than 50 years is to bring back the coastal communities of land birds, sea birds, reptiles and invertebrates that would once have existed on the Cape Kidnappers peninsula.

It was the drive of Andy Lowe that made this wildlife sanctuary a reality. The initiative is unique in that it is the first time large-scale wildlife conservation has been undertaken in a highly modified farming and multi-use landscape.
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Andy and Liz Lowe are passionate about conservation and oversee the management and administration of the project.

Established in 2006 Cape Sanctuary is a wildlife restoration project located on the Cape Kidnappers peninsula, Hawke's Bay - approximately 30 minutes drive south of Napier.

The vision for Cape Sanctuary extends beyond 50 years to restore the coastal communities of land and sea birds, reptiles and invertebrates that would once have existed on the peninsula. The project aims to achieve nationally significant species conservation gains within a highly modified farming and multi-use landscape including forestry, tourism and recreation.