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Zealandia by Night Tour

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Guided tour
Zealandia by Night Tour
4.8  / 581 reviews
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Explore Wellington's eco-sanctuary at night with an experienced guide by torchlight. Learn about New Zealand's fascinating species at Zealandia and look out for night creatures and the elusive Kiwi.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

m
mark – New Zealand

It was superb, so nice to see zealandia from a different perspective. Listening to the birds settling down for the night was amazing as they suddenly ceased all noise. The glowworms were magical, like looking at the night sky. I have never seen so many tuatara in one place and such a young one too. To hear wild kiwis calling to each other across the valley was so special and also to catch sight of a couple of them on their nightly food hunt. All in all an amazing experience which will stay with me for a long time.

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mark – New Zealand
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Daniel – Luxembourg

beautiful. I saw a Kiwi and that was just epic. absolut a highlight. ( Tree Weta, Cave Weta, Lizard, Birds, ....) but for me the Kiwi was the absolut highlight.

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Daniel – Luxembourg

Experience

Highlights

  • Explore Zealandia at night by torchlight with an experienced guide
  • Look for kiwi foraging and see rare New Zealand animals in their natural habitat
  • See the highlights of Zealandia's interactive exhibition

Full description

Experience Zealandia on a guided tour by torchlight. The fully-fenced, urban eco-sanctuary is located 10-minutes from Wellington central business district.   Your guide will lead you in search of the distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native forest. Experience many of the rare and endangered species. See those that only come out at night. Observe unique species such as wētā, glow worms, tuatara, and takahē.  Sightings of kiwi are common on these tours (around 80% of the time), though are not guaranteed. Gain insights into New Zealand’s natural history. Learn about the significance of unique species within Māori culture. Your tour will end with a replenishing cup of hot kawakawa (bushman’s tea) in the Visitors Centre.

Includes

  • Exhibit entrance fee
  • Guided night tour
  • Transportation

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Zealandia Visitor Center, 53 Waiapu Rd, Karori, Wellington 6012.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • High-heeled shoes
  • Flash photography
  • Umbrellas
  • Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

  • There is a minimum age of 12 years old
  • Please advise when booking if you have any mobility or accessibility requirements
  • This tour is not recommended for those using a wheelchair or with walking disabilities because a moderate amount of walking on uneven surfaces is involved
  • There is a maximum number of 12 people per tour
  • It is recommended to wear sturdy footwear, plenty of layers, and a waterproof jacket because the tour operates rain or shine
  • Torches are provided with a red filter so they do not disturb wildlife or affect your night vision

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 81 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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mark – New ZealandDecember 10, 2024  – Verified booking
It was superb, so nice to see zealandia from a different perspective. Listening to the birds settling down for the night was amazing as they suddenly ceased all noise. The glowworms were magical, like looking at the night sky. I have never seen so many tuatara in one place and such a young one too. To hear wild kiwis calling to each other across the valley was so special and also to catch sight of a couple of them on their nightly food hunt. All in all an amazing experience which will stay with me for a long time.
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Daniel – LuxembourgNovember 16, 2024  – Verified booking
beautiful. I saw a Kiwi and that was just epic. absolut a highlight. ( Tree Weta, Cave Weta, Lizard, Birds, ....) but for me the Kiwi was the absolut highlight.
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Ashley – United StatesNovember 6, 2024  – Verified booking
It was raining, it was cold. And we did not see a kiwi (though we heard them throughout the tour!). BUT I still give this tour 5 stars and would highly recommend checking it out and supporting this awesome company because the enthusiasm and passion of the tour guides made up for the rest. I learned a lot and still got to see many other cool creatures, including several tuatara, weta, and the rare pateke. It was a great tour and would definitely do it again!
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Product ID: 18448

Activity provider:Zealandia

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