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The West Coast Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
The West Coast Wildlife Centre is an all weather visitor attraction located in Franz Josef, presenting rare Kiwi in an authentic environment.
The West Coast Wildlife Centre is an all weather visitor attraction located in Franz Josef, presenting rare Kiwi in an authentic environment.
The West Coast Wildlife Centre is an all weather visitor attraction located in Franz Josef.
The centre is the sole provider of the BNZ Operation Nest Egg TM incubation and captive rearing programme for the Rowi and Haast tokoeka, New Zealand's rarest Kiwi.
The forest and bush around the West Coast is dense and virtually completely untouched and the undergrowth is home to incredible wildlife, - much of which is rarely seen as it is often only active at night.
The superb quality nature films and interactives at the West Coast Wildlife Centre bring you the very special opportunity to view Juvenile Rowi - our rarest kiwi - in a natural walk through Nocturnal House setting with this fabulous wildlife New Zealand tour.
The West Coast Wildlife Centre is one of the largest Kiwi Captive Rearing facilities in New Zealand and since opening in 2010 has successfully raised and released 180 Kiwi Chicks.
The Centre also brings to life the yarns and tales of the people of the West Coast; who mined, hunted, struggled and lived in this breathtaking but harsh environment.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$57.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$42.00
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- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$65.00
- Child$42.00
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$52.00
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- Adult$65.00
- Child$42.00
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$36.00
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$36.00
- Adult$65.00
- Child$42.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$32.00
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$36.00
- Adult$65.00
- Child$32.00
- Adult$65.00
- Child$42.00
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$36.00
- Adult$55.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$36.00
- Adult$65.00
- Child$42.00
- Adult$52.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- 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
- emergencyDie Kiwis waren ein Highlight, viele Besucher genossen die Nähe zu ihnen (6 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyDas Personal war freundlich und sachkundig, was das Gesamterlebnis verbesserte (5 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyDie Pinguinfütterung war eine beliebte und angenehme Aktivität (3 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyDie Ausstellungen waren informativ und ansprechend, mit einer guten Mischung aus Wildtieren (4 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyDas Café bot einen schönen Rückzugsort mit vielen Optionen (3 Personen sagten dies).
- emergencyDie Eintrittsgebühr unterstützt Naturschutzmaßnahmen, was viele schätzten (2 Personen sagten dies).
- star_shineErwägen Sie, zu ruhigeren Zeiten zu besuchen, um ein persönlicheres Erlebnis zu haben.
Verpassen Sie nicht die Pinguinfütterungszeiten für eine besondere Überraschung.
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Sophia Jaeger from Germany wrote on 12 October 2022
Perfekte Chance um Kiwi in Echt zu sehen
Die 2 kleinen Kiwis konnten wir sehr gut beobachten und haben in unserer Zeit in Neuseeland endlich unsere ersten Kiwi gesehen. Da Kiwi nachtaktiv sind, war der Raum zwar dunkel, aber dadurch waren sie sehr aktiv. Auch die Informationstafeln waren interessant, aber die Kiwi definitiv das Highlight.
reiseratte from Austria wrote on 30 December 2017
gute chance kiwis zu sehen
hingehen und kiwis sehen sehr informativ
Dana Carter from New Zealand wrote on 03 February 2026
Wildlife Centre review
I thought it was OK but for the money I didn't think it was great value as I've been to other wildlife centres where there is more to do. We were through there in not very long.
Scott Chapman-Wallis from United Kingdom wrote on 18 January 2026
Not fully open, but still worthwhile
The latest part (penguin experience) wasn't open when we visited, so the team were offering discount tickets. The rest of it, kiwis and tuatara were worth visiting. Lots of information especially regarding the ongoing conservation efforts (project nest egg)
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Michael Friedemann from Germany wrote on 18 January 2026
Kiwis und Pinguine live gesehen
Unser Besuch im West Coast Wildlife Center war großartig. Zunächst konnten wir endlich richtige Kiwis sehen. In dem abgedunkelten Raum konnten wir lustigen Vögel beobachten. Um 11 Uhr war dann kommentierte Fütterung der Pinguine. Das war sehr lehrreich und interessant. Auch unsere Kinder waren begeistert. Weitere Informationen zu Natur und Tieren von Neuseeland haben unseren Besuch bereichert. Vielen Dank.