Native Birdlife
Native Birdlife
Climate
Paroa Bay is alive with the sounds of native birdsong. The estate’s fern-covered bush is home to sightings of tūī, kererū (wood pigeon), kākāriki (red-crowned parakeet), and kōtare (kingfisher). As dusk settles, the enchanting calls of wild kiwi fill the air, along with the sounds of wekā and ruru (owls). Our premier villa and off-grid cabins are each named after native birds — Tarāpunga, Kākāriki, and Kōtare — a nod to the sights and sounds that shape the Paroa Bay experience.
Kiwi Conservation
Paroa Bay sits within one of New Zealand’s most successful kiwi recovery regions, supported by long-term predator control led by the volunteer Russell Landcare Trust. On our estate, nesting boxes, trail cameras, and an active trapping programme contribute to monitoring and protecting these remarkable native birds — whose calls still echo across the estate at dusk.
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Waitaki Valley, Otago
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