Rotorua

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

4.8(302 reviews)
1hFree cancellation

Description

See conservation in action at the most successful kiwi hatchery in the world! The National Kiwi Hatchery is the national leader in kiwi husbandry, egg incubation systems, hatching techniques and kiwi chick rearing. During your guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery you’ll get to learn about New Zealand's renowned kiwi conservation program which has successfully hatched over 2,600 kiwi chicks. You’ll get to explore the interactive kiwi burrow, learn about egg incubation and hatching techniques. And see kiwi roam and forage in the Nocturnal House. An educational, thought-provoking and truly unique experience, you'll get to see how we're helping kiwi at the largest and most successful kiwi hatchery in the world. A non-for profit organisation, your ticket entry fee goes straight back to our kiwi hatching programme.

Highlights

  • Attractions & Museums
  • Likely To Sell Out
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
  • Involves Animals
  • Short term availability
  • Nature Parks
  • Excellent Quality
  • Top Product
  • Best Conversion

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

  • Insight into an internationally renowned kiwi conservation programme
  • 1 hour guided experience in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility.
  • The chance to witness the kiwi chicks or eggs (best chance between Sep to March)
  • Return shuttle to the facility from the check-in zone at the Agrodome
  • See kiwi roam in our purpose-built nocturnal enclosure
  • Check out the interactive and immersive kiwi burrow experience
  • Donation to the National Kiwi Hatchery

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

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    See conservation in action at one of the largest and most successful kiwi hatchery in the world! The National Kiwi Hatchery is the national leader in kiwi husbandry, egg incubation systems, hatching techniques and kiwi chick rearing. When you join one of our experiences, you'll get to see kiwi eggs being incubated, the hatching process and newly hatched kiwi chicks. Hatching season is September and March and the highest chance for you to see kiwi eggs and chicks. Outside of these months you will have chance to observe our resident adult kiwi foraging in our Nocturnal House. Your ticket entry goes straight back to our kiwi hatching program. The National Kiwi Hatchery is located at the Agrodome, Rotorua.

    Admission included

Useful information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be minimum 5 years old to participate
  • Check-in 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time
  • Hatching season is September to March, which is the best chance to see Kiwi chicks or eggs. Outside of these dates, you may not see a Kiwi chick or egg, but still see live Kiwi in the nocturnal house
  • The facility is located onsite at the Agrodome Farm, Rotorua
  • Children under 5 years of age are unable to take part in this experience
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino5-15 anni
    36
  • Adulto16-99 anni
    77

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