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Guided Twilight Tour of Zealandia

Highlights

  • Experience the dusk chorus and see rare native species
  • Enjoy a hot kawakawa tea (bushman's tea)
  • Perfect pre-dinner activity in the capital!

Experience Zealandia as it transforms from daylight to twilight. See birds returning to the sanctuary to settle into their nests, the sight of the evening sky, and hear the changing sounds of birds from day to night.

What's included?

  • Guided twilight tour of Zealandia
  • Visitors map
  • Hot kawakawa tea (bushman's tea)

Experience Zealandia, Wellington’s wildlife sanctuary, as it transforms from daylight to twilight.

Encounter unique species such as weta, takaha, tuatara and many more. See birds returning to the sanctuary to settle into their nests, the sight of the evening sky, and hear the changing sounds of birds from day to night. You may even experience the first sounds of the nocturnal birds as they wake.

Hot kawakawa tea (Bushman's tea) will also be served either in the forest or at the Visitors Centre. An ideal pre-dinner activity in Wellington!

Important information

  • Please allow two hours for this experience
  • Please arrive 15 mins prior to your tour start time to check in and meet your guide
  • Tours are available from October to March each year.
  • Tour start times vary throughout the year depending on sunset, and start between 6pm - 7:30pm
  • Your tour start time will be confirmed by the supplier when booking
  • Adult: 18 years +
  • Child: 5-17 years
  • Not suitable for children under five years of age
    • We allow changes or cancellations up to 48 hours before the tour without penalty
    • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

    Maximum 12 people.

    In the event of rain or inclement weather, this experience will still go ahead - please dress to the weather conditions.

    Please wear warm clothing, sturdy footwear and bring a waterproof jacket. In the colder months, a warm hat is recommended.

    Please check with the guide before using flash photography.

    This experience takes place in Karori, Wellington.

    Reviews

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    A jewel for Wellington

    duffer 1 February 2020

    The twilight tour of Zealandia was excellent. We had a very informative guide and saw many birds, tuatara and a Little Spotted Kiwi. Experiencing both day and night was very good and we even sampled Kawakawa tea. We visited Zealandia in the very early days and were amazed at the work that has gone into this project.

    A fun informative tour

    jj 19 November 2018

    The night tour was great, got to see some interesting creatures and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. I think it would be especially suited to tourists who don’t know much about the NZ ecosystem

    This was an awesome experience!

    Mike 28 January 2018

    If you would like to see "Animals at Dusk" then this is the tour for you. It is informative and entertaining. Our Tour Guides had great in depth knowledge. I was fascinated by the Glow worms as had a close up look at their silky threads.It was nice to see a Kiwi and Takahe plus many more creatures.

    Fantastic!

    Sally 14 January 2018

    Twilight/Night tour was great. Saw birds we had never seen before, Tuatara and even saw a kiwi in the wild. Great experience that lasted well over 2 hours.

    Very enjoyable and educational

    Peterson s1 21 February 2017

    Tour guide very good relaxed and enjoyable tour. And we saw Kiwis in the wild. Thank you

    Wonderful experience

    Andrew 28 March 2016

    Thoroughly enjoyed our evening walk around the sanctuary. Special highlights were seeing the Takahe, Tuatara and Kiwi.

    Fantastic evening

    Craig 10 March 2016

    Friendly knowledgeable guides made this a great experience. The weather was perfect for our visit and we managed to spot two Kiwis as well as many other native critters.

    Great time!

    tili20 6 February 2014

    Had such a great time at Zealandia tonight! Awesome, informed staff, and beautiful wildlife and scenery.

    Recommended

    Alicia0 30 March 2012

    It was awesome. Really enjoyed it.

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