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Zealandia - Twilight Guided Eco Wildlife Tour
4.8
53 Ratings
Wellington
Discover Zealandia at twilight. Join a 2.5-hour guided tour to witness native birds’ dusk chorus and the sanctuary’s evening transformation.
Discover Zealandia at twilight. Join a 2.5-hour guided tour to witness native birds’ dusk chorus and the sanctuary’s evening transformation.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary - These exclusive tours start 2 hours before sunset, when the last of the daytime visitors have gone. You will begin your tour with the highlights of Zealandia’s interactive exhibition where you will uncover the unique natural history of New Zealand and hear about the 500-year vision of the sanctuary. Your guide will then…
- ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary - These exclusive tours start 2 hours before sunset, when the last of the daytime visitors have gone. You will begin your tour with the highlights of Zealandia’s interactive exhibition where you will uncover the unique natural history of New Zealand and hear about the 500-year vision of the sanctuary. Your guide will then lead you on an after-hours tour through the regenerating valley during one of the most active times of the day for many of our species. Encounter unique wildlife such as wētā, takahē, tuatara and more. You may even experience the first sounds of the nocturnal birds, such as kiwi and ruru (morepork) as they wake.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Guided walking tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley
- Entry to Zealandia as a general admission visitor on the day of or day after your tour
- Tea and coffee
- Guided walking tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley
- Entry to Zealandia as a general admission visitor on the day of or day after your tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Experience Zealandia as it transforms from daylight to twilight during this special 2.5 hour guided experience. You will have an opportunity to experience the dusk chorus sung by a cacophony of native New Zealand birds. See birds returning to the sanctuary to settle into their nests and marvel at the sight of the evening sky and hear the changing sounds…
Experience Zealandia as it transforms from daylight to twilight during this special 2.5 hour guided experience. You will have an opportunity to experience the dusk chorus sung by a cacophony of native New Zealand birds. See birds returning to the sanctuary to settle into their nests and marvel at the sight of the evening sky and hear the changing sounds of birds from day to night. The fully-fenced, urban eco-sanctuary is located 10-minutes from Wellington central business district, a not to be missed experience! Witness firsthand why Zealandia has been named the top tourism operation in Aotearoa New Zealand 2023, winning the prestigious Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wear sturdy footwear, bring extra layers of clothing and a waterproof jacket.
- To get to ZEALANDIA at night we recommend you book a taxi via your hotel concierge team or call Wellington Combined Taxis Ph: (04) 384 44 44
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time
Location
53 Waiapu Road
Waiapu Road
Departure Point: Zealandia Visitors Centre
Address: End of Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington
Directions: To get to ZEALANDIA at night we recommend you book a taxi or uber.
You can call Wellington Combined Taxis
Dates: See Availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(53 Ratings)
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959glennk
Apr 20, 2025
Nice guided tour - The group we were in was small and the guide was really knowledgeable. We didn’t get to see a Kiwi but did manage to see various birds, a Gecko and a frog on our walk around the sanctuary. We would highly recommend just on the off chance you do get to see a Kiwi 😀
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Amsterdam59
Apr 4, 2025
Highlight! Live to learn. Fabulous. The cup of locally made tea at the end was such a lovely gesture. - Don’t miss it! The nightlife tour was way beyond our expectations. A remarkable place run by remarkable guides. Fabulous
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Ekaterinaph1217jx
Apr 2, 2025
Worth visit - Very interesting tour. The guide told a lot of stories about birds, sancuary and its history. The purpose of this sanctuary is amazing
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Audra_b
Mar 28, 2025
Highly recommend - A nature lovers dream. Seeing this protected land flourish with native wildlife was such a highlight. The twilight tour was perfectly timed to witness both the daytime bird activity and nocturnal bird calls and a few sightings. Seeing a wild tuatara was thrilling, and so fun to watch the dozens of kaka enjoying feeding stations along the walk. Each experience will be different of course, with no guarantee of what you’ll see. Our guide was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about this land and its wildlife.
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Fiona_m
Mar 16, 2025
Awesome experience! - Wow what an experience with our guide Bre! A wonderful evening and we saw our first Kiwi!! Great value for money
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Jason_t
Mar 6, 2025
Great experience for birding or nature lovers - Loved every minute of the tour. But really loved the fact that it included free day entry to the park the next day to see it all at our own pace included in the tour price
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Ljohnsonabcde
Mar 6, 2025
See New Zealand Nature - Wealt good shoes and bring proper clothes for changeable Wellington weather. If you can, plan for extra time in the reserve; you get free entry before the evening tours or the following day. There is a free shuttle from the top of the cable car station. A couple of public buses have a stop nearby. The #2 bus runs to/from downtown and Zealandia.
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Jimp692
Mar 2, 2025
Great Context for the National Commitment to the Environment - Definitely try to do this tour. We took the evening walk - timed to maximize the chance to enjoy the sunset, see kiwis, and hear the songbirds.
An easy and non-demanding walk, with a team of guides who provided a wealth of information.
For a first-time visitor to New Zealand, the level of the country's attention to its environment is stunning. Taking this tour with first-hand exposure puts it in context - a project with a meticulous long-term commitment.
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Vincent_v
Mar 2, 2025
Zealandia Twilight - Be patient. Our guide was a wonderful, articulate, knowledgeable, passionate about the environment, and full of information.
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Jellyfishslayer
Mar 6, 2025
Good but could be better - Interesting tour with information about zealandia. They are obviously very passionate about their work. Didn’t see a kiwi but obviously nothing is guaranteed with wildlife. Did see some rarities but overall not that much wildlife. Think there could have been more information to keep us all engaged though when we asked questions more info was forthcoming. The main issue for us was that the flora and fauna names used were all Māori names. Whilst this is understandable, to our English tourist ears it was difficult to remember the names. An additional ‘also known as’ in English or even the official Latin name might have helped. I came away remembering the visuals but not the names. As we were told, our entrance fees keep this place going so it’s important the guides put themselves in the tourists shoes and not just give out their own messaging.
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