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Where can I see tuatara lizards in their natural habitat in New Zealand?

over 9 years ago about New Zealand

Tuataras are described as 'living dinosaurs' - an ancient sort of marine(?) lizard living in New Zealand

nature reptiles

Asked by Desdemona Brown via Travellr.com

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  Hi desdemona,
  
  You are only likely to see a tuatara in their natural habitat on an offshore island. Most of these islands are protected.
  
  One island that has easy access is Somes island in Wellington harbour. It's a quick ferry ride from Wellington city. Ask a ranger once you arrive on the island and hopefully they will tell you about where a few of them live. When I was last there I saw what is reputedly one of the oldest known tuatara.
  
  Even if you don't see a wild tuatara, the island is a fantastic place to visit.
  
  All the best.
  
  Cymen
  www.rankers.co.nz over 8 years ago

  Answered by Cymen via Travellr.com