Photographs of Tararu Valley
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Three Month Tour
The photographs in this gallery were all taken over a three month period (in 2004) and show the variety of projects and ecoAdventure recreation that are typical for this duration.
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Recreation & Adventures
Tararu Valley Sanctuary's ecoAdventure programme includes a wide range of activities, with weekly trips covering hiking, camping, climbing, kayaking and more...
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Rainforest Conservation
Tararu Valley Conservation Trust aims to recover and replenish a once uniquely diverse rainforest from years of damage. Some conservation projects we have taken on include native tree regeneration, pest control, and plant growth research among many others.
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Sustainable Living
We seek to live sustainably at Tararu Valley Sanctuary. Our goal is to have ecologically friendly buildings and use renewable energy as possible. We currently have solar panels and wind powered generators. We also follow principles of permaculture and grow our own organic food.
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People and Valley Life
The Sanctuary attracts unique people from all over the World who each contribute to the atmosphere of our little community.
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Valley Landscape
The Tararu Valley Sanctuary is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. On most days these are some of the amazing views that we can see from our property, including an incredible sunset over the bay.
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New Zealand
New Zealand is a unique country nestled in the South Pacific. New Zealand offers some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world!
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Accommodation
While we do live simply, our accommodation is quite comfortable for as many as 20+ people. We offer warm beds, hot showers, and ample living space... like 1000+ acres! ; >>
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- Description:
- Tararu Valley Sanctuary is a centre of environmental education and action. The Sanctuary provides an interface for people to benefit Mother Nature while rediscovering their own true human nature. People are invited to explore human impacts on natural systems, the importance of these systems to us, and ways to actively live in harmony with Nature.
The Sanctuary restores the natural Mana of our ancient forest by maximising regrowth of biomass and optimal biodiversity, or richness. Massive trees echoing with birdsong, alive with lizards, bats and giant insects, will once again return to Tararu Valley.
The Sanctuary minimises its ecological footprint by creating eco-buildings, producing renewable energy, and the permacultural production of fruit, nuts, vegetables, productive animals, and timbers. Possible negative impacts of any foreign plants and animals on native ecosystems and/or landscapes will be careful considered. Our eco-buildings will be beautiful human habitats, being comfortable and functional in all seasons, and utilising sustainable technologies. We will actively seek alternatives to the currently widespread unsustainable practices and reliance on these external processes will be minimized.
By providing a balance of recreation, well-being activities, arts & music, along with structured work projects, The Sanctuary fosters both personal growth and opportunities where even short-term visitors can actively “be of service” to our Earth and each other.
We encourage healthful patterns of living, and spaces for meditation, yoga and healing are important. Education is often experiential, through hands-on application of ideas with active peer sharing. Sustainable living is fostered in the wider community through open-days, workshops, and offering the Sanctuary as a template model. Information resources are safe-guarded and shared.
Our community is based on trust, equality and peacefulness. Harmony is sought through remembering our essential unity, common values and the benefits of shared endeavour. Work relationships and external partnerships are fair and the Sanctuary seeks a solid financial foundation, with openness and social accountability, and full legal compliance. - Copyright:
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