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Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park

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Get up close and personal to New Zealand's iconic national bird, the kiwi and an array of other native birds at the Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park.

Get up close and personal to New Zealand's iconic national bird, the kiwi and an array of other native birds at the Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park.

Highlights

  • New Zealand's largest dome aviary
  • See a large array of native birds
  • Enjoy commentary from the parks experienced keepers

Visit the Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park – the best place in NZ to see a Kiwi!


Enjoy all day, close-up viewing of our national bird, the Kiwi, in moonlit nocturnal enclosures.

Entry price includes Keeper talks by Otorohanga Kiwi House staff throughout the day.

 

Keeper Talks:

  • 10:30am Kiwi
  • 11:00am Kea & Kaka
  • 12:00pm Kakariki
  • 1:30pm Kiwi
  • 2:30pm NZ Longfin eels & Whio (Blue duck)
  • 3.30 pm Kiwi
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  • Walk through New Zealand's largest dome aviary - you'll even see unique Tuatara reptiles, which pre-dated the dinosaurs, basking in the summer sunshine.
  • Wander along the Park's tree-lined paths and see a great range of New Zealand native birds - Kea, Kaka, Kakariki (parakeets) native wood pigeons, waterfowl and so much more!
  • We are just 15 minutes from the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Black Water Rafting and cave eco-tours.
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    The Otorohanga Kiwi House is a truly authentic New Zealand nature experience owned and operated by a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of New Zealand's native wildlife through education, display and breeding programs.

    Adult $26.00
    Child $10.00 (5-15 years inclusive accompanied by an adult)
    Pre-schoolers $0.00 (under 5 years accompanied by an adult)
    Family $82.00 (Price if purchased individually - discounts are shown from this rate.)

    What's included

    • Entry to the kiwi house and bird park
    • Keeper talks by Otorohanga Kiwi House staff throughout the day

    Location

    • Alex Telfer Drive, Otorohanga - just 2 minutes drive from Otorohanga's main street on State Highway 3

    Child Friendly

    • This experience welcomes families with children.

    Notes

    • OPENING HOURS:9:00am to 5:00pm

      The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park is open daily except Christmas Day

    • All tickets are valid for 2 days.

      ***Family Pack - please note***

      The family pack includes tickets 2 adults & up to 3 children

    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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    Doreen from Germany wrote on 23 September 2019

    War schon mal besser

    Ich kannte das Kiwi Hause schon und habe es besser in Erinnerung. Wir kamen erst gegen 15.00 Uhr an aber es war schon alles so als ob jeden Moment die Türen geschlossen werden. Leider konnte man auch die Vögel in der großen Voliere nicht mehr füttern und allgemein die Käfige machten einen sehr alten und zu kleinen Eindruck.

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    From Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park

    We're sorry to hear your visit didn't meet your expectations. We'd be very interested to hear a little more from you about your experience if you'd like to email us directly at [email protected]

    Hanna from Germany wrote on 15 September 2019

    Gut

    Habe Kiwis gesehen, was der primäre Grund für meinen Besuch war, ein schöner Park mit vielen "native species" aus Neuseeland. Solange einem klar ist, dass der Park nur recht klein ist, macht man mit einem Besuch nichts falsch.

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    From Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park

    We're so glad you enjoyed seeing kiwi and other NZ natives during your visit. Thank you for supporting our conservation efforts.

    Sara Handrick from Germany wrote on 28 December 2018

    Eine absolute Empfehlung!

    Schönes Gehege mit der Garantie Kiwis und weitere einheimische Vögel zu sehen!

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    Annika Freund from Germany wrote on 22 December 2018

    Kiwi House Otorohanga

    Sehr schöne Atmosphäre und eine gute Gelegenheit die Kiwis wirklich mal zu sehen, da sie nachtaktiv sind und somit in freier Wildbahn nur selten gesichtet werden. Es gibt auch noch andere Vogelarten dort zu besichtigen,für mich persönlich waren aber nur die Kiwis wirklich interessant.

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    Dieter from Germany wrote on 29 September 2016

    Heimeliger Vogel- und Kleinreptilienpark

    Endlich Kiwis! Wir sind zur Aaalfütterung um 14:30 gekommen; der Pfleger hat uns jede Menge Interessantes dazu erzählt. Die Zeit bis zur Nachmittagsfütterung des Big Spotted Kiwi (15:30) verging wie im Fluge; die Pflegerin erzählte viel Wissenswertes über Kiwis und ihre Lebensbedingungen in der Natur wie im Zoo. Außer in kleineren Gehegen sahen wir auch viele einheimische Vögel quasi "im Freien". Der Park ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen, wird aber von einem sehr motivierten, erfahrenen und auskunftsfreudigen Mitarbeiterstamm geführt. Zuletzt hat uns die nette Dame an der Auskunft noch persönlich zu den kleinen Brown Kiwis geführt. Ein sehr sympathisches Ausflugsziel!

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    From Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park

    Thank you very much for visiting and for your kind feedback. We are so lucky to have a great team working here and a huge group of volunteers working together to help us conserve NZ's unique wildlife. I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed your visit and finally saw the kiwi! Hope to see you again in the future.

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