Zealandia by Night Kiwi Tour

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!

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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