Shelter Rock Campsite

18 takahē were released into the Rees Valley in February 2025. You may see takahē as you walk, hunt or stay at the hut in Rees Valley. They may disperse into other areas. There are around 500 in the total takahē population as of 2024. At a glance, people may mistake the takahē for a pūkeko. Takahē are a large bird with deep blue and green colouring, sturdy red legs and beak. The chicks are black and small, as they grow, they will grey out. The juveniles will go from grey and muted blue and green, to the striking colours as they mature. Find information about takahē conservation: Takahē Recovery . If you see a takahē To keep takahē safe in their new home: keep a respectful distance to reduce stress on the birds don't share any food with takahē as human food can make them sick report any sightings (particularly outside the Rees Valley). Try to note details such as location, number of birds and leg band colours.