Predator Free Wānaka
Our mission: thriving native wildlife in the Upper Clutha, seeing tūī, kārearea, grebes and geckos.
Restoration through action
We’re on a mission to eliminate introduced predators.
We are a 100% volunteer-driven, community-led organisation, united by a shared commitment to seeing our native wildlife thrive.
Our team of over 140 volunteers contribute their time and effort to targeting introduced predators, setting and monitoring traps, and raising awareness.
Click here to find where our trap lines are in the Upper Clutha.
Our native wildlife needs our support. Introduced predators such as rats, stoats, hedgehogs, and possums are putting immense pressure on our unique ecosystems, affecting native birds as well as skinks and geckos. These species are an integral part of our natural heritage, found nowhere else in the world.
Protecting our native wildlife
We’re seeing signs of recovery:
Increased sightings of tūī, korimako (bellbird), and kererū
Improved nesting success rates in monitored areas.
We can do our critical work because of our amazing supporters! There is still so much more to do and you can help. A monthly donation supports building traps, supplying bait, and expanding trap lines.