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Get up close and interactive with living icons of the West Coast at The National Kiwi Centre in Hokitika!

Get up close and interactive with living icons of the West Coast at The National Kiwi Centre in Hokitika!

Highlights

  • Meet New Zealand's national icons and see live kiwis!
  • Catch and release a crayfish and feed the giant eels!
  • See our team feed the North Island Brown kiwi

Meet our live kiwi, tuatara, giant long fin eels, crayfish, endemic fish, tropical fish, frogs, turtles and much more on this family friendly adventure.

Enjoy interesting commentary as our wildlife experts feed the endangered North Island Brown Kiwi. Experience for yourself what its like to feed our gigantic longfin eels 10am, 12pm and 3pm daily and try your skills at catching and releasing freshwater crayfish in our indoor lake area.

The National Kiwi Centre is situated in the heart of Hokitika in an undercover facility where you can meet the incredible wildlife in our specially designed nocturnal house that replicates their natural environment. A fun filled and informative activity the whole family will enjoy.

Adult $36.00
Child $20.00 (5-16 years old)

What's included

  • Entry to the National Kiwi Centre
  • Eel and kiwi feedings

Location

  • 64 Tancred Street
  • Hokitika 7810
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note: Children under 5 years are Free.

    Kiwi and Eel Feeding Times: 10:00am, 12:00pm and 3:00pm every day.

    Opening Hours:

    Summer Season 9:00am to 5:00pm

    Winter Season 9:30am to 4:30pm

    Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Available Bookings from 6 Jul to 19 Jul 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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johnc69 from Australia wrote on 10 May 2025

Kiwi and Wildlife Sanctuary of New Zealand

Excellent interactive and educational experience

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Thank you for leaving us such great feedback.

David Ingle from New Zealand wrote on 05 December 2024

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Great experience, feeding the Eels was epic and seeing a real Kiwi was so cool. Thank you

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geoffd2 from New Zealand wrote on 21 July 2024

Excellent Family fun

Kids loved the fishing and the eel feeding and all the exhibits of fish and kiwi house. Unfortunately the glow worm display wasn't available which was slightly disappointing. Overall a lovely experience.

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Thomas König from New Zealand wrote on 26 March 2024

Amazing

Phantastic Location, great to watch the Kiwi live. The whole center is made really magnificent

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Juan Antonio from United Kingdom wrote on 18 March 2024

Excellent experience

Best place I have been able to see Kiwis. Also had the chance of feeding eels. Friendly staff, relaxing environment, not a typical busy touristic place. Recommended.

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