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Explore the 5-acre sanctuary at Kiwi Park, a family owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown!
Explore the 5-acre sanctuary at Kiwi Park, a family owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown!
Highlights
- Enjoy the kiwi encounter and conservation show
- This experience is educational and fun for the whole family!
- Get an up close look at New Zealand's beautiful wildlife
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the magnificent Kiwi Park, a 5-acre oasis in the bustling heart of Queenstown.
A family-owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown, dedicated to saving our endangered wildlife species. We have over 20 species of native wildlife, including New Zealand’s national icon, the Kiwi and our living fossil, the Tuatara.
The Kiwi Park is set in beautifully landscaped native bush and is the perfect place for a relaxed break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Queenstown.
By visiting Kiwi Park you are directly supporting our conservation efforts!
Chill out in our cafe and browse our gift shop, where a portion of proceeds go towards our conservation work.
Kiwi Encounter
Enjoy an unforgettable experience viewing Kiwi while learning about these fascinating birds from our professional wildlife team. Our specially designed nocturnal Kiwi House will provide you with the best Kiwi viewing in the country.
Times:
10am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm, 4:15 pm & 5pm (Oct- April)
10 am, 11 am, 12.15pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3.45pm & 4.30 pm (May-Sep)
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before Kiwi Encounter, subject to availability.
Maximum occupancy in Kiwi House 60 people.
Kiwi House open at all times outside Kiwi Encounters for viewing.
Conservation Show
Get up close and personal with our most fascinating, endangered wildlife in this entertaining 30-minute free flight show.
Times:
11.30am, 1:30pm and 3.30pm (Oct-April)
11:30am & 3pm (May - Sep)
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult Early Entry$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult Early Entry$37.00
- Adult Early Entry$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult Early Entry$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult Early Entry$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult Early Entry$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult Early Entry$37.00
- Adult Early Entry$37.00
- Adult Early Entry$37.00
- Adult Early Entry$37.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Adult Early Entry$37.00
- Adult Early Entry$37.00
- Adult Early Entry$37.00
- Adult Early Entry$37.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Child Early Entry$25.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$64.00
- Child$32.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyThe kiwi encounter is a highlight, with many praising the opportunity to see these unique birds up close (36 people said this).
- emergencyThe park is beautifully maintained and provides a relaxing environment for visitors (30 people said this).
- emergencyThe conservation show is highly recommended and informative, adding to the overall experience (28 people said this).
- emergencyStaff are friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the visit with their enthusiasm (25 people said this).
- emergencyMany enjoyed the variety of native wildlife and the educational aspects of the park (22 people said this).
- emergencyFamilies found the park to be a great outing, suitable for kids and adults alike (20 people said this).
- star_shinePlan to spend a few hours to fully enjoy the park.
Consider attending the conservation show for a deeper understanding of the wildlife.
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chan123 from South Korea wrote on 11 May 2026
The kiwis are bigger than I thought!
Their staffs were amazing and the place has all kinds of beautiful birds. The kiwis are so cute and seems to be very happy running around. I definitely recommend this place.
jackilynm from New Zealand wrote on 07 May 2026
Kiwi encounter experience
Me and my friends enjoyed the kiwi encounter at Kiwi park. We saw 4 kiwibirds and 1 of them is huge.will definitely recommend this especially those with kids.
From Kiwi Park Queenstown - Real-life up-close Kiwi viewing
Kia Ora, Thank you for the kind recommendation. There really is so much to see and do in our park. We're so pleased you and your friends enjoyed the Kiwi Encounter and were able to spot four of our kiwi. Our wildlife team loves helping guests find the birds while sharing fascinating facts about their behaviour and conservation. We're glad you found it a great family experience. We hope you also had the opportunity to enjoy our Conservation Show, Honeybee Centre, and complimentary honey tastings during your visit. Warm regards, Kiwi Park
mt.bang from Singapore wrote on 04 May 2026
Kiwi Park Review
The park is small but contains super interesting animals native to New Zealand. 10/10 worth the time spent there. Especially the Kiwi bird that was consistently pacing around was damn cute!
From Kiwi Park Queenstown - Real-life up-close Kiwi viewing
Kia Ora, Thank you for the fantastic review! While we may be compact, we're proud to be home to over 20 species of native wildlife, along with beautiful native flora throughout the park. Our kiwi houses use specialised lighting that allows guests to observe these incredible birds behaving naturally while keeping them comfortable in their nocturnal environment. We're so happy you enjoyed seeing our kiwi up close, they certainly have plenty of personality! Ngā mihi, Kiwi Park
Grant Howard from Australia wrote on 28 April 2026
Don’t miss this place
The kiwi enclosure is fantastic, after about 5 minutes you can see the kiwis quite well. Great to be so close to them. The other displays are great too, and the gardens all though make it a nice walk around.
From Kiwi Park Queenstown - Real-life up-close Kiwi viewing
Kia Ora, It really is amazing how quickly your eyes adjust to the darkness in our nocturnal kiwi houses. Once they do, it's such a special experience seeing kiwi behaving naturally and up close. Our native gardens help create a peaceful sanctuary for both wildlife and visitors right in the heart of Queenstown. Warm regards, Kiwi Park
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stephanie888 from New Zealand wrote on 10 June 2026
Great relaxing forest walk
We had a great visit to Kiwi Park Queenstown. The highlight was definitely getting to see the kiwi birds up close in the nocturnal encounter such a cool and unique experience. There were also plenty of talkative native birds around, which made the walk through the forest really enjoyable and peaceful. The park itself is set in a beautiful native forest, so it feels more like a nature walk than a typical wildlife park. The bird show was a bit underwhelming as not many birds were featured, but it was still informative and gave a good insight into conservation efforts. Overall, a lovely, easy stop if you’re in Queenstown.