Highlights
- Informative tour of Zealandia in Wellington
- Visit a native NZ wildlife park
- Discover NZ's native birds (such as the Kiwi & Tieke)
- Suitable for all the family!
Description
Discover Wellington’s premier wildlife attraction on a guided tour at Zealandia. Visiting Zealandia is the ultimate introduction to the rare and incredible wildlife that calls New Zealand home. There are several guided tours available, where the Zealandia nature guides share their knowledge of these unique animals and New Zealand’s ecological history.
New Zealand is famous for its rich biodiversity and dedication to conservation. At Zealandia Wellington, all the wildlife is living wild and you can see this for yourself with the help of knowledgeable guides. Based on the outskirts of Wellington city, you will be walking through beautiful scenery during your Zealandia tour. Listen out for birdsong, natural habitats and, of course, some of New Zealand’s native wildlife.
Zealandia by Day
Explore Wellington’s Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary by day on a 2 hour guided tour. Join expert guides on an informative walk around the sanctuary, where you will see local flora, native wildlife and natural habitats. Your guide will point out some of New Zealand’s rare & unique birdlife, with the chance to see Kākā, Tuatara, Tīeke/Saddleback, Wētā, Kererū and many more species.
Zealandia by Night
For an even more enchanting experience, walk through the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary by torchlight on the Zealandia by Night tour. On this tour, you will be able to see and hear the fascinating sights and sounds of a native New Zealand forest. Look out for some of New Zealand’s rare wildlife, with possible sightings of the Wētā, Glowworms, Tuatara and maybe even the iconic Kiwi Bird.
Trip Includes
- Zealandia by Day - 2 hour guided tour of the wildlife park
- Zealandia by Night - 2.5 hour torchlit tour of the wildlife park
- Day time admission into the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
- Knowledgeable & friendly guide
- Small groups (max 12 people per tour)
- Discover NZ's native wildlife
Duration
Departures
- Zealandia by Day - 10:00am, 11:00am & 1:00pm
- Zealandia by Night - departs 30 minutes before sunset
- Departs from Zealandia Visitor Centre (15 minutes from central Wellington)
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Minimum age for Zealandia by Night is 12 years
- Child rates apply (5-17yrs)
- Children under 5 years enter free of charge
- If you purchase the Zealandia by Night tour, your ticket includes one day admission to visit the sanctuary (on the day before, on the day of, or the day after your booked Night Tour)
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing & bring a waterproof layer
- There is a cafe on site if you wish to purchase refreshments
Normal Retail Prices
- Zealandia by Day:
- Adult NZD$64.00
- Child (5-17yrs) NZD$32.00
- Zealandia by Night:
- Adult NZD$100.00
- Child (12-17yrs) NZD$50.00
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All prices shown in NZD$.
The winter opening hours for Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary (Wellington) are 9 am - 4:30 pm
Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Manon) on 10th Jun 24 at 11:43