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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry Ticket

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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry Ticket
Top rated
4.65625 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.65625 out of 5 stars
32 reviews

Visit the only place to see New Zealand's 'Big 5' native wildlife, including the famous kiwi bird, all in one location! Get up close and personal with over 50 different wildlife species.

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Duration 4 hours
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Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Erick – Portugal

Amazing experience. Potencially the best bang for buck I got considering all the activities I had in my 5 week trip thru NZ.

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kg2004 – Hong Kong

Different of animals in the reserve . Can learn many from the information, this is so near to watching the kiwi not in front of the window

Highlights

  • Marvel at kiwi birds in the nocturnal house with no glass to hinder your view
  • Encounter New Zealand's 'Big 5' (kea, kaka, takahe, tuatara and kiwi)
  • Enjoy a unique farm experience and hand-feed animals as you wander the grounds

Full description

Get up close and personal with New Zealand native wildlife at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. The wildlife park and nature reserve is located 5 minutes drive from Christchurch Airport and 20 minutes drive from Christchurch CBD.

Set in a natural environment with a great variety of wildlife species, Willowbank is suitable for all ages. Learn about New Zealand's endangered wildlife and Willowbank's continuing involvement in conservation.

Walk through the massive kea enclosure to meet the worlds only alpine parrot, check out the world's only living dinosaur (tuatara), one of the rarest birds in the world (takahe) and a rare bush parrot (kaka). Be sure to visit the specially constructed viewing facility where you are guaranteed to see kiwi with no glass to hinder your view! Relax at the onsite cafe and bar, before, during or after exploring the reserve. Take a break overlooking the deer paddock. During winter, enjoy the ambience of the roaring open fire! 

Includes

  • Entry ticket to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
  • Guaranteed Kiwi viewing

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Meeting point

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, 60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The Kiwi Nocturnal House is open from 10:30 AM daily
  • Food for hand feeding can be purchased for a small cost on the day for the farm animals, wild eels and birds as you wander the grounds
  • Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • Weather-appropriate clothing and sensible footwear are recommended
  • Open daily from 9:30 AM until 5:00 PM, except Christmas Day we are closed

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 32 reviews

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Erick – PortugalApril 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing experience. Potencially the best bang for buck I got considering all the activities I had in my 5 week trip thru NZ.
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kg2004 – Hong KongJune 18, 2023 – Verified booking
Different of animals in the reserve . Can learn many from the information, this is so near to watching the kiwi not in front of the window
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Maren – United StatesFebruary 14, 2023 – Verified booking
We got to see Kiwis! The feedings were fun and informative and the keepers knowledgeable.

Product ID: 166385

Activity provider:Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

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