Pricing and Conditions

Adult $99.00
Child
(16 year(s) and under)
$49.00
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7

Terms and conditions angle-down

Our Friends of Ngā Manu (Members) receive $5 discount on their ticket. For the wellbeing of our birds and the enjoyment of other guests - everyone will be asked to observe silence whilst in the kiwi enclosure. This experience is not recommended for children under 7 years. No photography is permitted as this startles the kiwi and spoils the experience for others. Private bookings can be arranged by phone to accommodate large groups and children aged under 7 years on days not usually bookable.

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Cancel more than 48 hours in advance: full refund Cancel within 48 hours: no refund No-show: no refund.

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About

The Kiwi Night Encounter offers one of the best chances in New Zealand to see kiwi up close, an experience many describe as a must-do in New Zealand. Your evening begins in the visitor centre, where experienced guides introduce you to the kiwi and the conservation work behind their protection. You’ll then be guided to a purpose-built habitat designed to support natural kiwi behaviour while allowing for quiet, respectful observation. As darkness falls, a resident pair of North Island brown kiwi emerge to forage - probing the ground, moving through the undergrowth, and displaying their natural nocturnal behaviours. While kiwi are the focus, Ruru (morepork) are often seen and heard overhead and may be observed flying through the habitat.

Opening times

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:
5k-min drive to Waikanae Township, 45-min drive to Wellington Ferry Terminal and Wellington Railway Station.

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