National Kiwi Hatchery Guided Tour
See conservation in action at one of the largest and most successful kiwi hatchery in the world! This is the place to come face to face with New Zealand's famous avian inhabitant.
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Area
Central North Island
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Babies / Toddlers
Young Kids
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
1-2 Hours
Enjoy a special 'behind the scenes' tour of our Hatchery to see real kiwi conservation in action. Learn all about the efforts of our kiwi husbandry team, discover what it takes to hatch a chick... and if you're really lucky, see baby chicks in person!
Some visitors may have the chance to witness the Kiwi chicks getting a health check, being weighted or fed - the routine usually takes place in the morning; regardless of the time of day you visit the Hatchery, your guides and Kiwi caregivers always aim to give our manuhiri [visitors] the best Kiwi experience!100% of your ticket entry goes straight back to our kiwi hatching programme.
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