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See native Kiwi, cheeky Kea, Tuatara and the very rare Takahe - and much much more.
Highlights
- Guaranteed Kiwi viewing
- Meet New Zealand's native animals and many more
- Feed birds, fish and eels
- A fun day out for the whole family
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.
Bring a picnic or grab a bite to eat from our onsite cafe!
Guided Kiwi Tour available at 4.30pm (additional charges apply)
Thu 29 Oct
Fri 30 Oct
Sat 31 Oct
Sun 1 Nov
Mon 2 Nov
Tue 3 Nov
Wed 4 Nov
8spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
1spaces 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
5spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
1spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
9spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$19.45
- Child$12.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$32.50
- Child$12.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$19.45
- Child$12.00
5spaces priced from:
- Adult$26.00
- Child$12.00
5spaces priced from:
- Adult$19.45
- Child$12.00
7spaces priced from:
- Adult$19.45
- Child$12.00
8spaces priced from:
- Adult$19.45
- Child$12.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Great place
facundod from Argentina
這邊可以讓你一次滿足紐西蘭在地動物
小篤 from Taiwan
這邊可以讓你一次滿足紐西蘭在地動物
小篤 from Taiwan
這邊可以讓你一次滿足紐西蘭在地動物
小篤 from Taiwan
Tres bonne journée
Benjamin from France
Funny time
상진 from South Korea
Amazing place. We loved it.
Paula from NZ
Amazing place. We loved it.
Paula from NZ
Amazing place. We loved it.
Paula from NZ
Fun day
Cheyenne from NZ
Great place for a family day out
Sara from NZ
Willowbank Trip
Rajeswary from NZ
Pukeko chick being fed by its parent
Victor Meyer from NZ
Excellent Experience
Saeed from NZ
Heaps of fun!
Jarrad Parks from Australia
Heaps of fun!
Jarrad Parks from Australia
Great experience at Willowbank
katrinaw2 from NZ
Great experience at Willowbank
katrinaw2 from NZ
Great experience at Willowbank
katrinaw2 from NZ
A fantastic Nature wonderland
Megoe from NZ
A fantastic Nature wonderland
Megoe from NZ
Favourite place in Christchurch!
Rachel from NZ
Favourite place in Christchurch!
Rachel from NZ
The eels are so cool to feed
Tania from NZ
The eels are so cool to feed
Tania from NZ
Alright for kids
merylk from Singapore
Alright for kids
merylk from Singapore
Alright for kids
merylk from Singapore
Willowbank
Marie Van Kleef from NZ
Willowbank
Marie Van Kleef from NZ
Willowbank
Marie Van Kleef from NZ
Lots of family fun.
Molly Taylor from NZ
Lots of family fun.
Molly Taylor from NZ
Best day out in christchurch
Kylie Thomas from NZ
Best day out in christchurch
Kylie Thomas from NZ
Best day out in christchurch
Kylie Thomas from NZ
Wonderful wildlife
Nina Coulthard from United Kingdom
Wonderful wildlife
Nina Coulthard from United Kingdom
Wonderful wildlife
Nina Coulthard from United Kingdom
Made our Willow's day.
Mandy from NZ
Made our Willow's day.
Mandy from NZ
Made our Willow's day.
Mandy from NZ
Wonderful Willowbank
christineh9 from NZ
Wonderful Willowbank
christineh9 from NZ
Wonderful Willowbank
christineh9 from NZ
A
Rahul from NZ
Nana and Aiden
Christine from NZ
Nana and Aiden
Christine from NZ
Not worth the full price.
Ashmita Singh from NZ
Not worth the full price.
Ashmita Singh from NZ
Not worth the full price.
Ashmita Singh from NZ
很棒的地方
yufengl from Taiwan
Lovely Day Out
Moira Brown from United Kingdom
Lovely Day Out
Moira Brown from United Kingdom
Lovely Day Out
Moira Brown from United Kingdom
Love the place and animals!!
jiayunk from Singapore
Love the place and animals!!
jiayunk from Singapore
A must do
shelbym from NZ
A must do
shelbym from NZ
A must do
shelbym from NZ
Fun for all ages!
Jin Mori from NZ
Wonderful experience with all farm animals
Issac from NZ
Awesome visit, lovely animals and bushy surrounds
kirstiec1 from Australia
Awesome visit, lovely animals and bushy surrounds
kirstiec1 from Australia
Awesome visit, lovely animals and bushy surrounds
kirstiec1 from Australia
Well cared for Wildlife
Michael Mossman from NZ
Wildlife in wet weather
Sharon Hart from Australia
Wildlife in wet weather
Sharon Hart from Australia
Awesome day
eunjool from NZ
Wonderful experience
a4588662 from Taiwan
Wonderful experience
a4588662 from Taiwan
Wonderful experience
a4588662 from Taiwan
Excellent
Tui Sanders from NZ
Excellent
Tui Sanders from NZ
Fabulous for the toddlers
kck from NZ
Fabulous for the toddlers
kck from NZ
Fabulous for the toddlers
kck from NZ
Mrs
anuk from NZ
Mrs
anuk from NZ
適合全年齡喜歡動物的人
ijuh from Taiwan
適合全年齡喜歡動物的人
ijuh from Taiwan
Loved it!
Donna from NZ
Loved it!
Donna from NZ
Loved it!
Donna from NZ
Loved it! Went twice on our holiday
Paige Grant from Australia
Loved it! Went twice on our holiday
Paige Grant from Australia
Loved it! Went twice on our holiday
Paige Grant from Australia
Easy place to bond with a Kiwi
Elizabeth Standfield from Australia
A must see
Tania from NZ
A must see
Tania from NZ
A must see
Tania from NZ
Great experience for kids & adults alike!
geraintp from United Kingdom
Great experience for kids & adults alike!
geraintp from United Kingdom
非常棒的体验
Jun from China
Unforgettable Kiwi experience
Sheherazad from NZ
Unforgettable Kiwi experience
Sheherazad from NZ
you can see kiwi
ahmadzukimanm from Malaysia
Amazing place!
Veronika Čulejová from Czech Republic
Amazing place!
Veronika Čulejová from Czech Republic
Amazing place!
Veronika Čulejová from Czech Republic
Great day out visiting the beautiful animals girls loved feeding them also.
gemmab9 from NZ
A good one
Reshma Varadharaj from NZ
A good one
Reshma Varadharaj from NZ
A good one
Reshma Varadharaj from NZ
Great time with toddler
Kayla from NZ
Willowbank
Nel Davison from NZ
Willowbank
Nel Davison from NZ
Willowbank
Nel Davison from NZ
與奇異鳥見面！
pin hsuan chou from Taiwan
與奇異鳥見面！
pin hsuan chou from Taiwan
與奇異鳥見面！
pin hsuan chou from Taiwan
Nosey cow in the farm yard
brookec8 from NZ
Great interaction for the kids
mareec from NZ
Great interaction for the kids
mareec from NZ
Great interaction for the kids
mareec from NZ
Kea mountain parrot likes people!
Darlene from United States
Must do
Brad Newfield from NZ
Excellent
Oksana from NZ
Connecting with animals and birds
Shirley from NZ
Connecting with animals and birds
Shirley from NZ
Connecting with animals and birds
Shirley from NZ
Lisa
Lisa Chiles from NZ
Lisa
Lisa Chiles from NZ
These things
emma-janep from NZ
Funny pig.
elouisel from Australia
a gorgerous place to visit
Zirui Zhu from China
Great place
Tasha from NZ
Ducks on a stick
Debbie from NZ
beautiful
maryr from NZ
I love this baby! It makes me happy!
Evelyn Yeap from Malaysia
Great Experience
Melissa from NZ
Great Experience
Melissa from NZ
Lovely experience
Lim from Singapore
Lovely experience
Lim from Singapore
Great day out with a group of young kids
Anna Ory from NZ
5 Stars 🌟
Elizabeth from NZ
5 Stars 🌟
Elizabeth from NZ
Excellent
Samuel from Singapore
Cute animals
Joshua from Malaysia
Cute animals
Joshua from Malaysia
Fun feeding
Saeed from NZ
Great staff, beautiful location
Yvan from Australia
Great staff, beautiful location
Yvan from Australia
Great for the family
Cindy from NZ
Great for the family
Cindy from NZ
Great for the family
Cindy from NZ
kiwi and more
Simonetta Biagini from Italy
Must do for international visitors to NZ
Nick from United Kingdom
Must do for international visitors to NZ
Nick from United Kingdom
Awesome
Ming chang from Taiwan
Kiwis mating. An unusual capture
Houda El Banna from NZ
Fantastic
brunov from Brazil
Best trip ever
Jessica Benns from NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Hi Molly, wonderful to have you along for the first time! Unfortunately due to safety we cannot allow people to get right up close to the exotic animals like the Siamang Gibbons, but we do offer Lemur Encounters where you can feed our lemur troop. We hope to see you again soon
Marie Van Kleef from New Zealand wrote on 15 July 2020
Willowbank
Great family arvo, loved the interaction and being able to feed and get up close the animals
From Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Hi Marie, thanks for coming to see us! We are pleased that you had such a wonderful time :)
Kylie Thomas from New Zealand wrote on 10 March 2020
Best day out in christchurch
Such a great day out with the family over from Canada. Love all the upgrades, the place is going to look a million dollars. Well done team Willowbank.
Nina Coulthard from United Kingdom wrote on 28 February 2020
Wonderful wildlife
A wonderful range of wildlife to see in lovely natural settings. Just the right of simple information about each so as not to be overwhelming. Inevitably some inhabitants were not keen to be seen but most could be located somewhere, even if not where marked on the map. It was disappointing that there was only one kiwi on the whole kiwi house and he(?) Was extremely difficult to find,so in that respect didn't quite live up to its claim to be he best kiwi viewing experience in NZ. Allow plenty of time and go slowly. I spent 3 and a half hours wandering.
Mandy from New Zealand wrote on 24 February 2020
Made our Willow's day.
I am so glad I took Willow (7). We drove from Dunedin and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. So much to see and so many animals to interact with. Very friendly staff and a great wee place. Will be back again
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Molly Taylor from New Zealand wrote on 15 July 2020
Lots of family fun.
This was first experience at Willowbank. There were alot of interactive animals which was cool. Unfortunately by 3.30 in the day all the animals seem to be over human interaction, fair enough. haha. So I would suggest going earlier so you can catch the feedings etc. Overall a pretty good experience would be nice to get a bit closer to some of the more exotic/not farm animals they had.
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