Pricing and Conditions

Adult $40.00
Child
(16 year(s) and under)
$25.00
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7

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Admission to the reserve included.

Terms and conditions angle-down

11am daily. 40 minute tour. Capacity: 2 -10 people (phone us to ask about larger or private bookings). Recommended age: All ages (children under 14 require adult accompaniment).

Cancellation Policy angle-down

25% deposit required to secure booking. More than 14 days prior to commencement no charge. More than 24 hours prior to commencement 25% up to a maximum of $250. 24 hours or less prior to commencement 75% up to a maximum of $250. No show will result in no refund.

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About

An affordable add-on to get the most out of your visit to Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. Join our knowledgeable staff on their morning feeding round of our captive species. As you make your way through a selection of bird enclosures and our Kiwi Nocturnal House you will learn about our conservation effort as well as the personalities of the animals we care for – kiwi, kākāriki, kāka, kea, tūī, scaup, kererū, weka, and whio, along with tuatara and our native lizards. There are many opportunities for close encounters and photos.

Opening times

Business hours:
Tour runs at 11:00 am daily. Explore the Reserve from 10am to 5 pm.
Months of operation:
All months of the year

Location

74 Ngā Manu Reserve Road, Waikanae, New Zealand.

plane Proximity to airport:
13.6km to Paraparaumu Airport and 67km to Wellington Airport.
bus Proximity to coach terminal:
4.9km to Waikanae Station.
decisions Proximity to town:
5min drive to Waikanae. 45 min drive from Wellington Ferry Terminal and Wellington Railway Station.

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