Kiwi Night Encounter

Discover the secret lives of kiwi at dusk during this 1.5 hour experience.

Duration: 90 minutes
Operating from: Dusk (we will let you know what time to arrive by phone or online)
Tours available: Thursday and Sunday
Capacity: 10 people per tour/encounter
Minimum age: 7 years (children under 14 will require adult accompaniment; adult booking rate applies)
Bookings: Required 24 hours in advance

Please note: Private bookings can be arranged by phone to accommodate large groups and children aged under 7 years on days not usually bookable. Minimum booking charges apply.

Tour price: $30 child/$60 adult; $25 Friends of Nga Manu – Child/$55 Friends of Nga Manu – Adult

COVID-19 update:

We no longer require face masks to be worn at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve during Kiwi Night Encounter, but do encourage visitors to use their own discretion when it comes to their personal safety. Our guides will do the same.

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Kiwi Night Encounter:

Use the form below to book now or give us a call (04) 293 4131

Please note: It’s cold in the Kiwi Habitat so please dress warmly.


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