Highlights

Walk through Zealandia with a guide at night and explore at your own pace during the day.
Try to spot little spotted kiwi foraging in their sanctuary habitat after dark.
Look for tuatara, glow-worms, Maud Island frogs, pāteke and kākā during the night walk.

About this activity

Explore Zealandia's Sanctuary Valley, a protected natural area and the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary. Embark before sunset for a 2.5-hour torchlit walk as the evening falls with a knowledgeable guide. Home to around 180 little spotted kiwi, try to spot tuatara hunting for food, Maud Island frogs, pāteke (brown teal ducks) feeding at night, and kākā (parrots) returning to their roost. Gain fascinating ins…

What's included

Included

Admission
Local Expert Guide

Location

Good to know

Child policy:
Children under 12 years are not allowed to join the Night Tour.
Children under 18 years must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Good to know:
While kiwi are seen on most tours, sightings are not guaranteed as the birds live wild in the valley and have large territories.

Categories & locations

Walking Tour

Nature parks and reserves

Wildlife

Regions

Wellington · New Zealand

Zealandia Night Tour

Included