Zealandia by Night Kiwi Tour

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Highlights & inclusions

Visit kiwi terrain – Zealandia is home to more than 180 little spotted kiwi
Tuataras, Glow Worms & Hamilton Frogs
2.5 hour tour
Depart 30 minutes before sunset
Operates nightly all year round
Suitable for kids 12 years and over
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From $92.00
$87.40AUD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience

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What you can expect

This special night tour of New Zealand's Zealandia is one of the best places to see kiwi in the wild in all of NZ! A truly unique experience, you'll join your friendly guide for a torchlit walk through Zealandia's amazing Sanctuary Valley as it comes alive under the cover of nightfall - many of the cutest species of New Zealand are nocturnal, so this is the time to see them at their most active.

The sights - kiwi rummaging around the forest, tuatara on the hunt for a meal, shimmering glow worms, kākā parrots settling into their roost - combine with the sounds of the New Zealand forest to make for a magical experience great for both adults and kids alike. Grab your ticket online to take part in what world renowned travel guide Lonely Planet dubbed a "life-changing experience - book now to experience Zealandia for yourself!

Location

53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington, NZ 6012

What you need to know

Inclusions
  • Zealandia night time visit including a tour of Zealandia The Exhibition
  • Zealandia day time entry
  • Visit kiwi terrain – Zealandia is home to around 180 little spotted kiwi
  • One day admission to visit the sanctuary (on the day before, on the day of, or the day after your booked Night Tour)
Highlights
  • Visit kiwi terrain – Zealandia is home to around 180 little spotted kiwi
  • Tuatara hunting for food
  • Glow-worms shining
  • Tiny Maud Island frogs in their enclosure
  • Pāteke (brown teal) ducks feeding at night, kākā (parrots) coming in to roost
  • Visit in the daytime with your free one day admission to explore the sanctuary in the light
Time
  • Tours depart 30 minutes prior to sunset
  • Tour start times vary throughout the year depending on sunset, below is a rough guide to the start times of the tours to be confirmed directly by the provider at the time of booking:
  • January: starts between 8.15 - 8.30pm
  • February: starts between 7.45 - 8.15pm
  • March: starts between 6.30 - 7.30pm
  • April: starts between 4:45 - 5.15pm (weekends) - 7.00pm (weekdays)
  • May: starts between 4.30 - 5.00pm (weekends) and 7pm (weekdays)
  • June: starts at 4.30pm (weekends), 7pm (weekdays)
  • July: starts between 4.30 - 4.45pm (weekends), 7pm (weekdays)
  • August: starts between 5.00 - 5.30pm (weekends), 7pm (weekdays)
  • September: starts between 5.30 - 7pm
  • October: starts between 7.00 - 7.30pm
  • November: starts between 7.45 - 8.15pm
  • December: starts between 8.15 - 8.30pm
Duration
  • The tour takes approximately 2.5 hours
Additional Information
  • Children must be 12 years and over to experience the Zealandia by Night Tour
  • There is a cafe on-site where food can be purchased as well as Halal options
Booking Information
  • Departure times will vary depending on the time of year and time of sunset so prior to taking part in your Night Tour we suggest re-confirming the time
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher