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Kiwi Night Encounter

Kiwi Night Encounter

Discover the secret lives of kiwi at dusk during this 1.5 hour experience. Duration: 1.5 hours Operating from: Dusk (we will let you know what time to arrive by phone or email) Capacity: 10 people per tour/encounter Minimum age: 7 years (children under 14 will require adult accompaniment; adult booking rate applies) Bookings: Required 24 hours in advance Please note: Private bookings can be arranged by phone to accommodate large groups.

From

NZ$ 60.00

per person

Highlights

  • New Zealand’s most intimate kiwi encounter

  • The kiwi go out about their nightly activities in front of them, without knowing anyone is there.

  • Discover the secret lives of kiwi

  • Watch on bleaches in the private kiwi enclosure replicating a kiwis’ natural habitat.

  • The ambience is spiritual as you sit in silence with only the sounds of native birds in the distance

Visit

Full Description

Discover the secret lives of kiwi Ngā Manu is part of the NZ National Captive Kiwi Breeding Programme and as part of this there is a private kiwi enclosure replicating a kiwis’ natural habitat. This unique enclosure is only available to visitors on the Kiwi Night Encounter. Visitors enter the enclosure to find rows of wooden bleaches to sit and wait, there are cushions and rugs for their comfort. The ambience is almost spiritual as they sit in silence with only the sounds of the other native birds in the reserve calling in the distance. Two cheeky Rūrū (owl) show off, flying around and making the visitors laugh as they interact with the guests. Slowly the kiwi emerge, oblivious to the people watching. 

Includes

Meeting Point

The visitors centre at 74 Ngā Manu Reserve Road, Waikanae.

Additional Information

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 14 days before activity starts.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

Terms
Cancellations or requests for changes must be advised in writing or by phone and acknowledged by Nga Manu within office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm at least 24 hours before the commencement time of the booking. Cancellations made before the commencement time of the tour or experience will incur the following charges (expressed as a percentage of the total invoiced price for the tour or experience): • 25% deposit required to secure booking. • More than 14 days prior to commencement no charge. • More than 24 hours prior to commencement 25% up to a maximum of $250. • 24 hours or less prior to commencement 75% up to a maximum of $250. • No show will result in no refund. Refunds No refunds will be made once tour has commenced. No refund will be available in respect of any tours, accommodation, hires, services or inclusions not utilised unless extenuating circumstances apply. In such instances, final decisions will be made at the discretion of Ngā Manu management.

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74 Nga Manu Reserve Road, Waikanae, New Zealand, 5032
Kiwi Night Encounter

Kiwi Night Encounter

Discover the secret lives of kiwi on New Zealand's most intimate kiwi experience.
Watch as the kiwi go out about...Show More
From NZD
$60.00
Duration: 1 Hours 30 Minutes
Minimum Passengers: 2
Maximum Passengers: 10

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