Blue Duck Station

Journey into the heart of wild New Zealand with Dan Steele from Blue Duck Station, one of the country's most environmentally significant stations.
Nestled alongside Whanganui National Park, this remarkable station combines traditional farming practices with tourism, conservation and new ways of doing things

Dan, a passionate advocate for native wildlife, now welcomes people from around the world to experience a place where adventure and environmental initiatives go hand in hand.

Dan will talk on how he and his team juggle farming, tourism, the weather and the environment at Blue Duck Station, Whanganui.

Dan loves sharing his knowledge of the local wildlife, especially the whio or blue duck from which the property takes its name.

Dan says,

"Blue Duck Station is a visually stunning book that shares the story of the Steele family, the beginnings of Blue Duck Station, and how the property has become a tourism destination and a conservation success story. "

Blue Duck Station - The land, the rivers and the people is published by Bateman Books and is available at University Bookshop for $69.99

Cost: Free - No booking required