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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Close encounters of the 'wildlife kind' are a Willowbank trademark.

Willowbank is the only place where you can meet New Zealand's Big 5 wildlife with the cheeky Kea, the ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka, the very rare Takahe and of course the Kiwi. Kiwi viewing is guaranteed with no glass to hinder your view!

Feed the eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the Kiwi as it forages by your feet. Embark on a journey through the history of New Zealand. See the impact of introduced species in 'Wild NZ'. Meet old livestock breeds in 'Heritage NZ'. Experience native wildlife in 'Natural NZ', and share our hope for their future. Relax and enjoy your experience in conservation.

Willowbank is a place close to both Christchurch city and the International Airport, where culture and conservation combine.

NOTE: Your bookme.co.nz booking is valid even if you wish to arrive within 30 minutes either way of the booked time, but additional fees may apply on arriving after this stipulated time.

Prices:

Adult: $32.50

Child: $12 (ages 5 -14)

Kids under the age of 5 - FREE

 

Open from 9.30am daily

Guided Kiwi Tour available at 4.30pm (additional charges apply)

Available Bookings from December 19 to December 25

Change Dates

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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3spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

2spaces priced from:

  • Adult$24.00
  • Child$12.00

5spaces priced from:

  • Adult$16.50
  • Child$12.00

2spaces priced from:

  • Adult$24.00
  • Child$12.00

2spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

2spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

1spaces priced from:

  • Adult$24.00
  • Child$12.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

3spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

7spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

7spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

3spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

1spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

7spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$19.00
  • Child$12.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$19.00
  • Child$12.00

5spaces priced from:

  • Adult$16.50
  • Child$12.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$24.00
  • Child$12.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$16.50
  • Child$12.00

12+spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

7spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

7spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

7spaces priced from:

  • Adult$32.50
  • Child$12.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Jonathan from France wrote on 12 June 2018

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Super lieu pour rencontrer les kiwis

Le Willowbank est un mini zoo, mais il faut y aller principalement pour rencontrer les kiwis qui apparaissent lorsqu'on est attentif dans une salle obscure, super expérience, très bon souvenir

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Typhaine Lamy from France wrote on 13 December 2017

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Super

C'était vraiment géniale. Sauf les gibbons qui avaient l'air malheureux. Je venais voir des espèces néo-zélandaise. Pas besoin de voir de singes

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Benjamin from France wrote on 02 November 2017

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Tres bonne journée

Une journée très agreable dans cette reserve naturelle. Beaucoup d'animaux différents. Un paradis pour les enfants. Le meilleur pour la fin avec les Kiwi, Kea...

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Jean Frédéric Epinat from France wrote on 25 August 2019

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Très satisfait de notre visite au zoo.

Petit zoo très bien étudié ou nus avons pu voir un kiwi… Cheminement de la visite très bien fait, à recommander.

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christine from France wrote on 29 April 2019

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A faire absolument !

On a été agréablement surpris par le parcours tout au long du parc, les animaux etaient classés par catégorie. A l'entrée, vous pouvez acheter de la nourriture pour les animaux. Lors du parcours, les canards s'approchent de vous, on a pu aussi voir 3 kiwis dans le noir. Notre visite nous a pris un peu près 2h.

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