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Discover Tawharanui Regional Park after dark on a guided Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter, where the forest comes alive with the sounds and movements of native wildlife. Far from city lights and crowds, this sanctuary offers the best opportunities near Auckland to observe the iconic North Island brown kiwi in its natural habitat.
As night falls, we quietly explore predator-free coastal forest using specialised red lights and expert tracking techniques. Listen for rustling leaves and distinctive calls as kiwi forage through the undergrowth, often surprisingly close. Along the way you may also encounter other nocturnal species such as ruru (morepork), wētā, geckos, and glowworms, revealing a hidden side of New Zealand’s ecosystem.
Between sightings, pause to appreciate the stillness of the night and the natural rhythms of the forest, while your guide shares insights into kiwi behaviour, conservation efforts, and the unique biodiversity that makes Tawharanui such a special sanctuary.
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Meeting and pickup
Meet near the public bathrooms at the end of Takatu Rd (Anchor Bay), in Tawharanui Regional Park
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Discover Tawharanui Regional Park after dark on a guided Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter, where the forest comes alive with the sounds and movements of native wildlife. Far from city lights and crowds, this sanctuary offers the best opportunities near Auckland to observe the iconic North Island brown kiwi in its natural habitat. As night falls, we quietly explore predator-free coastal forest using specialised red lights and expert tracking techniques. Listen for rustling leaves and distinctive calls as kiwi forage through the undergrowth, often surprisingly close. Along the way you may also encounter other nocturnal species such as ruru (morepork), wētā, geckos, and glowworms, revealing a hidden side of New Zealand’s ecosystem. Between sightings, pause to appreciate the stillness of the night and the natural rhythms of the forest, while your guide shares insights into kiwi behaviour, conservation efforts, and the unique biodiversity that makes Tawharanui such a special sanctuary.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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