Kiwi Bird Night Walk: See Kiwis in the Wild

Discover wild Kiwi birds at night in Tāwharanui Park. Enjoy a 3-course dinner, guided tour, and unforgettable wildlife experience. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Matakana - Start your journey with a delightful 3-course meal at Matakana Market Kitchen, beautifully situated by the picturesque Matakana River.
  • Tawharanui Regional Park - Take part in a guided walking tour to spot Kiwi Birds at Tāwharanui Regional Park, with red-lensed torches provided for the experience.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Red lensed torches are provided
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Bubbles, Hot chocolate and cookies are served
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Dinner at Matakana Market Kitchen
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a unique opportunity to witness the renowned Kiwi bird in its natural environment. Guided by an expert, this engaging night walk through the predator-free Tāwharanui Regional Park provides one of New Zealand’s rarest chances to observe Kiwi birds thriving in the wild.
Prior to your adventure, savor a delightful 3-course meal at Matakana Market…

Location
Matakana
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jima927
Jan 17, 2026
Aden knows his stuff. - Aden was a wonderful guide and really enjoyed our conversations with him. What really stood out was his amazing expertise when it came to the focus of the trip. We saw FOUR kiwis and more. There seemed to be nothing he didn’t know about the NZ natural environment.
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Travel24903305279
Nov 19, 2025
Amazing tour near Auckland - Peter and Aiden our guides were fantastic! They were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. They arrived on time at our hotel and whisked us away to Matakana, a cute artsy town, for dinner. Dinner is big portions so I feel like you get your money's worth. We then went on our kiwi hike and it exceeded expectations. We saw four kiwis, two from far and two from very close. Aiden is a bird expert and can hear them coming and point them out for you. We also saw plenty of other native birds and the famous New Zealand weta bug. On our hike back to the car we were lucky we saw shooting stars AND bioluminescence on the nearby beach. We honestly were stunned at how beautiful New Zealand is at night. I highly recommend this tour.
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Marcelacj7032fb
Sep 12, 2025
More than a tour, an unforgettable experience ❤️ - This was more than just a tour, it was a beautiful experience my brother and I will never forget. We were picked up on time in super comfortable van. On the way to Tawharanui, Andy and Aiden shared a lot of interesting facts about New Zealand and the wildlife we were about to see..Thanks so much for that! ❤️ Dinner at Matakana Market Kitchen was amazing ! Delicious food and very generous portions, staff really friendly too. The night walk to spot kiwis was simply magical. Walking under the stars, listening to the forest, and learning about every bird and sound from Aiden made it so special. Stopping halfway for hot chocolate was a lovely touch. And then …the highlight … we spotted not one but two male kiwis! Such an emotional and unforgettable moment… Back at the van, we were welcomed with bubbles to celebrate🍾 Seven hours flew by, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for better guides or a better experience. Thank you, Andy and Aiden, for making this night truly unforgettable
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