Kiwi Wilderness Experience
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience a magical evening at Tāwharanui Regional Park on a guided night walk through protected native bush. Led by an expert local guide, discover the park's unique ecology, conservation success stories, and fascinating nocturnal wildlife as darkness transforms the landscape. Search for New Zealand's iconic kiwi in its natural habitat while learning about its behaviour and the conservation efforts protecting this treasured species. You may also encounter other native wildlife, making every walk a unique and memorable experience. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the forest after dark, surrounded by fresh coastal air and the sounds of the native bush, an authentic small-group experience away from the crowds. For added flexibility, a self-drive option is available. This 2.5-hour guided experience begins at Tāwharanui Regional Park (outside the toilet block), where you will meet your guide at the scheduled time. Please note that transportation from Auckland CBD is not included.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional Driver / Guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All entry tickets & guided tours
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hot chocolate and cookies are served
- Red-lensed torches are provided
- Round-trip transportation from Auckland CBD hotels (available with the full tour option only)
What's not
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Round-trip transportation from Auckland CBD hotels (not included with the Self-Drive option)
Itinerary
Join an expert-guided kiwi bird spotting and walking tour through the protected native bush of Tāwharanui Regional Park, one of New Zealand's best locations to observe kiwi in the wild. As you explore the park after dark, learn about its remarkable conservation success and keep an eye out for other native nocturnal wildlife. If weather conditions allow and the skies are clear, take a moment to enjoy spectacular stargazing, with minimal light pollution offering breathtaking views of the southern night sky.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- - Address: 71 Mayoral Drive, Corner Vincent Street, Auckland Central, New Zealand - 1010. - Your driver will meet you at your hotel's main entrance. The driver will be wearing an Auckland & Beyond Tours uniform with our company logo for easy identification.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Auckland & Beyond Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
- A minimum of 2 people is required for the full tour to operate.
- A minimum of 4 people is required for the Self-drive tour to operate.
How it compares in Auckland
- Its from-price is 80% below the median of the 356 day trips we list in Auckland.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, spreads across an isthmus between two harbours, dotted with volcanic cones, beaches and island-studded bays.
The Sky Tower rises above the central city and the waterfront, where the Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter are lined with restaurants and yachts, fitting Auckland's nickname, the City of Sails. Mount Eden and One Tree Hill, two of the many volcanic cones scattered across the city, give panoramic views.
Top-ranked sights in Auckland: Auckland Harbour Bridge, Waiheke Island, North Head Historic Reserve (Maungauika).
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