Zuvuyaland
Explore New Worlds
Where is Zuvuyaland ?
This lovely 3 1/2 acre parkland is near Lake Taupo,
the HEART of the North Island of New Zealand.
The address is....... 75 Acacia Heights Drive, Acacia Bay, Taupo
( see map at very bottom)
Vision of Zuvuyaland
It was in 1991 that Vivien Johnson, a woman in her sixties at the time, had a vision of establishing a 'natural sanctuary' where the trees and plants were cared for organically and where people could wander and feel the peace and generous health giving elements of the Nature Kingdom.
She was also aware of the mostly 'unseen realms' of the Elemental Beings and the Angelic Kingdom. She would often play Vivaldi's music to them via her CD player and she welcomed dance and the playing of various instruments on the land.
"This is a place for all people and the Shining Ones" she would say, " and it's a place where the
NEW energy can come in, the energy of
Peace, Love and Joy
WHY PEOPLE COME
Visitors come from all over the world to walk and replenish, to rest or meditate, to dance and sing in among the trees on Zuvuyaland. Some people come because they are sensitive to the subtle energies of the land and the unseen realms which are recognised and cared for here. Some come for the healing quality of the 'Nature Kingdom' and to walk 'the Spiral'. Many locals come just to enjoy the peacefulness of this 'hidden jewel'. Children love it here. Visitors to the nearby Tauhara Centre,a spiritual, cultural and educational Conference and Retreat Centre, are told of Zuvuyaland and many visit.
All who come with respectful presence are welcome.
Always open
Who takes care of Zuvuyaland
Nature's Peace Sanctuary
Zuvuyaland is run as a private Charitable Trust and is also under the Queen Elizabeth II Trust of NZ.
It is physically cared for mainly by local 'Friends of Zuvuyaland'. Everyone who feels a love of Zuvuyaland is invited to help with it's organic care by pulling some weeds from time to time or clearing the Flow form waterfall area of fallen leaves.
From minutes to hours, all help is gratefully received.
"Many hands make light work."
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Noticeboard
This is located at the bottom of the entry path. It contains a brief 'herstory' in words and photos, plus a map for the special walks.
Special Walks
Map
The Spiral when formed in 1991
Walking the Spiral today
Central rock aglow in the sunlight
The Flowform Waterfall
Vivien, in photo, named this the 'Female Chalice' and had the 'flow form' waterfall created here. It is now enclosed beneath a canopy of ponga ferns, Japanese maple trees and more, a home for the 'piwakawaka', our little fantails who flit about chirping in the cool surrounds.
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The HIGH Rocks
This high rock formation was thought of as the Male energy area and is a place for exploring, for 'over view', for contemplation and strength gathering.
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The Peace Pole Project
On June 8th, 2024 we joined the International Peace Pole Project by 'planting' 2 Peace Poles displaying the words
'May Peace Prevail on Earth',
in 6 languages, reflecting some of the different cultural groups who are part of our Taupo community.
International Day of Peace...21st September, 2024
Around 50 people of different nationalities gathered to celebrate this global event with unveiling a 3rd Peace Pole and 4 more languages. We were also joined by the Sri Chinmoy Peace Runners and celebrated Zuvuyaland becoming one of the Peace Blossoms in the Sri Chinmoy Peace Blossom Project.
A Kauri 'Peace Tree' was planted with an accompanying plaque explaining the project.
On March 22nd, 2025 another Peace Pole Celebration was held with 3 additional poles and 8 new languages added, bringing the total to 18 languages reading
MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH.
So far we have :
English
Maori
Japanese
Hindi
Irish
Tokelau
Afrikaans
Welsh
Avestan
German
Czech
Danish
Bengali
Russian
Ukranian
Greek
French
Aramaic
Financial care of Zuvuyaland
DONATIONS from visitors are our main source of income at present.
WHY DO WE NEED MONEY ?
Local Water Rates......$800 + pa.
Public Liability Insurance.
Tree felling....as this parkland /forest continues to mature we are having to bring down one or two trees a year to make room for others coming through, or clearing storm damaged trees.....generally this costs several thousand dollars.
Flow form/ Waterfall Maintenance
There are ongoing maintenance costs.
HOW CAN YOU HELP ?
Make an online donation through Give a Little.
https://givealittle.co.nz/org/zuvuyaland-trust#
OR
You can make a cash donation into the donation box on the land.
OR
You can contact Trustee, Charlotte Reynolds,
to find out how to make a one off donation or set up a regular monthly donation directly to the Zuvuyaland Trust,
at....baldevcharlotte@yahoo.com
subject: Zuvuyaland Donation
Donations of $5 or more are tax deductible
25 YEARS of ZUVUYALAND
A book created by Vernon Smith ...
a written and pictorial journey from the
very beginnings to present day.
These are available for $35 nz, plus postage.
$10 will be gifted to the Zuvuyaland Trust.
See below for contact email.
Accommodation nearby
Tauhara Centre
60 Acacia Heights Drive,
RD 5,
Taupo 3385
New Zealand.
Phone (07) 378 7507
Fax (07) 378 7528
e-mail: tauhara@tauharacentre.org.nz
Contacts
April and Vernon Smith,
Karen Owen and Fleur Steiner
are local contacts for Zuvuyaland.
email: zuvuyalandfriends@gmail.com
also
TRUSTEES
April Smith.....021 036 4481 ( Taupo )
Karen Owen...027 482 4401 ( Taupo )
Fleur Steiner...021 152 7286 ( Taupo )
Charlotte Reynolds............( Auckland )
