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Rainbow Springs Essentials Pass

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Encounter New Zealand's favorite native animals, and explore a natural wonderland with the most popular Rainbow Springs Essentials Pass...

Encounter New Zealand's favorite native animals, and explore a natural wonderland with the most popular Rainbow Springs Essentials Pass...

Highlights

  • Encounter kiwi, kea, tuatara and many other rare species plus learn about New Zealand’s native wildlife story on a fascinating guided tour
  • See and learn about our national icon (kiwi!) in our interactive Kiwi Burrow and nocturnal house
  • Discover real kiwi conservation in action at The National Kiwi Hatchery – the world’s leading kiwi conservation centre
  • Learn the rich Māori history of our artefacts and wildlife with the Taonga Show
  • Check out the Big Splash – Rotorua’s legendary log flume ride
  • The most popular pass - your ticket to everything kiwi!

Rainbow Springs is a fantastic kiwi wildlife park and a 'must do' Rotorua Attraction allowing you to get up close and personal with all of New Zealand's favourite native animals in pristine natural surroundings. Rainbow Springs is a great place of learning and fun!

Established way back in 1932, this fantastic kiwi wildlife park has continued to evolve while preserving a very unique slice of New Zealand's heritage. Spanning over 22 acres with a crystal clear natural spring and lush native forest Rainbow Springs is paradise for wildlife and visitors alike.

Whats Included:

  • Guided Park Tour: Take a 40 minute guided tour around the nature park to discover fascinating wildlife and fauna.

  • Taonga Experience: Get an insight into the history of treasure artifacts and how Maori conserved their natural world. There is a 2.30pm show daily and an additional 11.30am show during the school holidays.

  • Big Splash, Big Fun: Take a nine-minute journey of discovery on the Big Splash water ride, ending in a thrilling big drop at the end. Unlimited rides are available with the Essentials Pass!

  • Kiwi Burrow & Nocturnal House: An interactive kiwi experience which is sure to impress! You can sit in a giant kiwi egg, stand in a human-sized kiwi burrow and see real kiwi in action!

  • Interactive Playscapes & Water Play Installations: A great hands-on way to learn about native species or even see what it's like from a Tuatara or hatching kiwis perspective. A perfect place for the little ones!

  • National Kiwi Hatchery Tour: Learn all about the NZ iconic bird and see genuine kiwi conservation at the world's leading hatching centre.

  • Adult $60.00
    Child $30.00 (Ages: 5 - 15 years old)
    Family $180.00 (2 Adults + up to 2 children (Full Price $180 if purchased Individually - Discounts Shown from this rate))
    Extra Child with Family $20.00 (Extra Child with Family Pass Only)
    Student / Senior $45.00 (Student / Senior (60+) Valid Only with valid photo ID)
    Adult + Kid Goes Free $90.00 (One Child Ages 5-15 year Included for Free with each paying Adult)

    What's included

    • Guided Park Tour
    • Taonga Experience
    • Big Splash
    • Kiwi Burrow & Nocturnal House
    • Interactive Playscapes & Water Play Installations
    • National Kiwi Hatchery Tour

    Location

    • Find us on Fairy Springs Road right next to the Skyline Gondola Terminal.

    Child Friendly

    • This experience welcomes families with children.

    Notes

    • *** PLEASE NOTE*** Bookme tickets cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offers or discounts.

      Bookme discounted tickets do not include Kiwi Encounter tours, free or otherwise, but can be purchase on the day of visit. To ride the Big Splash, children must be aged five (5) or over AND be taller than 106cm. Children aged five and over, who are between 106cm and 135cm must be accompanied by an adult. The adult needs to be seated next to the child and provide supervision during the full ride.

      Open Hours: Open from 8:30am, closing at 5.30pm. Please note The Big Splash closes at 5pm.

    • Child Age: 5 -15 years. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult to enter the park. Family Pass made up of 2 Adults and 2 Children. Under 5 years of age free of charge with a full fare-paying adult.

    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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    astrak1 from New Zealand wrote on 18 March 2020

    First time

    The beginning was confusing as we did not know where to go. The staff were helpful and knowledgable. The kiwis were amazing as we had never seen one before. We loved the birds especially Jenny the Kakapo because when you called her name she came but dont put your fingers through the fence as she is very quick and will nip you as my nephew found out. The kids were disappointed as the log slide ride thing had closed for the day at 3pm. Overall we enjoyed the animals and fish and walking through the forest.

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    jacquelineh2 from New Zealand wrote on 08 March 2020

    Amazing Kiwi Enclosure, Lovely Setting

    Great park, big splash is awesome for kids. Wildlife is spectacular & the kiwi hatchery amazing. We saw two of the kiwis up close & being very active. Great trout pools, birds & reptiles. Very informative. We paid $30 for the essentials pass which was good value. At the full price of $60 it would have been a bit overrated for us New Zealanders but probably ok overseas tourists. Actually really nice coffee (Supreme Beans) which is unusual for a tourist attraction cafe. Staff at the entrance and in the cafe were extremely friendly.

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    Shaun Beswick from New Zealand wrote on 08 March 2020

    Really good

    We were down for the weekend and brought a ticket via bookme which made it a bit cheaper! Included in our ticket was the kiwi hatchery/barrow tour and our guide was Kahn, The tour was excellent! Lots of information I didn’t know about kiwis and getting to see a baby kiwi up close and personal was awesome! The kiwis were very active. Kahn was a awesome tour guide! He was very friendly, professional, and had a load of information about kiwis and the hatery! The rest of the park was awesome, lots to see and do! The big splash ride was a thrill! I’d recommend this to anyone and would definitely go again!

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    Chris Wilson from New Zealand wrote on 19 March 2020

    Poor

    We feel not as advertised and not a lot for a 3 year old, just a few birds and not a Lot more. Very expensive even on a book me deal. Disappointed hence the one star.

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    Lynne Deighton from New Zealand wrote on 05 March 2020

    It was ok

    Not much going on

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