Discover New Zealand’s Big 5 at Willowbank Reserve. Join a guided tour to see kiwi, kea, and more, and learn about conservation efforts.
Discover New Zealand’s Big 5 at Willowbank Reserve. Join a guided tour to see kiwi, kea, and more, and learn about conservation efforts.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Guided Native Tour
An accredited guide will greet visitors at the ticket booth and lead a 45-minute guided walk through native habitats, highlighting iconic species such as kiwi, kākāriki, kea, and tuatara, while sharing fascinating stories about them. Guests will have the opportunity to enter the Kea enclosure to…
- Willowbank Wildlife Reserve - Guided Native Tour
An accredited guide will greet visitors at the ticket booth and lead a 45-minute guided walk through native habitats, highlighting iconic species such as kiwi, kākāriki, kea, and tuatara, while sharing fascinating stories about them. Guests will have the opportunity to enter the Kea enclosure to observe these playful parrots up close, visit the Kiwi Nocturnal House, and see kākāriki, kākā, and tuatara in their respective enclosures. After the guided tour, visitors are welcome to explore the rest of the reserve at their leisure and learn about ongoing wildlife conservation and restoration initiatives.

- General Admission to Wildlife Reserve
- 45-minute guided tour with guaranteed kiwi viewing
- General Admission to Wildlife Reserve
- 45-minute guided tour with guaranteed kiwi viewing
- Meals
- Photography is restricted inside the kiwi nocturnal house
- Meals
- Photography is restricted inside the kiwi nocturnal house
Discover an award-winning attraction with a 45-minute guided tour through the native area of Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, led by a knowledgeable guide. Observe kiwi in their natural nocturnal habitat, encounter kea, tuatara, and other native species, and gain insights into local conservation initiatives.
Following the guided tour, wander through the rest…
Discover an award-winning attraction with a 45-minute guided tour through the native area of Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, led by a knowledgeable guide. Observe kiwi in their natural nocturnal habitat, encounter kea, tuatara, and other native species, and gain insights into local conservation initiatives.
Following the guided tour, wander through the rest of the reserve at your leisure, with chances to see farm animals and additional wildlife.
Highlights:
- 45-minute guided walk through native habitats
- Kiwi viewing in a natural nocturnal environment
- Experience New Zealand’s Big 5 wildlife (kea, kākā, takahē, tuatara, and kiwi) all in one place
- Explore the rest of the reserve at your own pace
- Learn about wildlife conservation and restoration
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.