A night tour at ZEALANDIA is a unique and magical experience you’ll never forget.
After your guide shows you the highlights of our interactive exhibition you will walk through the gates of our predator-exclusion fence and hear evening birdsong that was absent on the mainland for more than a century.
Your guide will lead you on a torch-light walk through the valley in search of the distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand bush…
Possible sights: Kiwi foraging on the forest floor, 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.
Possible sounds: The high-pitched call of kiwi, the ghostly echo of the ruru (morepork), the scritch-scritch of tree wētā, the skraark of kākā and the rustling of the bush as nocturnal creatures start their nighttime activities.
Little spotted kiwi
ZEALANDIA is one of the best places to see kiwi in the wild in New Zealand. Over 100 of these nocturnal birds live freely in their natural environment inside the safety of our sanctuary valley - so your chances of finding one are good and your guide will help you.
Lonely Planet described ZEALANDIA's night tour as a 'life-changing experience' in its recently-published Best in Travel 2011.
Important information
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Booking essential | |
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Minimum age: |
12 years. |
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Group size: |
12 maximum, no minimum. |
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Length: |
Approximately 2.5 hours. |
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Departs: |
Daily 30 minutes before sunset. |
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Transport: |
$15.50 per person return from the city centre. Must be pre-booked. |
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Prices: |
Adults (15 yrs+): $76.50* |
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Children (12-14 yrs): $36.00* |
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*ZEALANDIA members: 50% discount. |
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Clothing: |
Tours go rain or shine so please dress to the weather conditions. Wear sturdy footwear, bring extra layers of clothing and a waterproof jacket. Torches are supplied. |
Book a tour
You can book online or call (04) 920 9200. We accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
Group tours
We can also customise a day or night tour for groups of 10 or more. Contact our Tourism Team to discuss booking a ZEALANDIA guided tour. Please note, guiding your own groups at ZEALANDIA is prohibited.
Photo by Peter Daniel