Zealandia Small Group Eco Wildlife Night Tour
Discover New Zealand’s natural history on a nighttime visit to Zealandia, an eco-restoration facility just 10 minutes from downtown Wellington. Find your way there for a guided tour that includes Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley. Get a firsthand look at prehistoric beasts and other endemic native animals that once roamed the islands. At the state-of-the-art exhibit, you can interact with lifelike models of the now-extinct moa — giant flightless birds — and a fearsome predator: the Haast’s eagle. After learning about these long-lost giants of the bird world, be riveted by a light and sound show that takes you through at least 1,000 years of change. Then walk through a predator-proof fence into the Sanctuary Valley, listening for birdsong in the 550-acre (225-hectare) eco-sanctuary. Follow your guide in search of nocturnal creatures such as the kaka, weta, tuatara and the elusive kiwi as you make your way by flashlight.
Highlights
- ✓State-of-the-art interactive facility
- ✓Lifelike models of extinct animals
- ✓See rare native New Zealand animals in their natural habitat
- ✓Search for elusive kiwi and the many other nocturnal animals as your guide leads you through the Sanctuary Valley in the dark
What you'll see & do
- ✓The tour begins with a short film and introduction inside the Visitor Centre's interactive exhibition. Afterwards, the guide leads the group on an exciting walk through the sanctuary in search of wildlife.
What's included
- ✓Torches/flashlights supplied
- ✓Guided walking tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wear sturdy footwear, bring extra layers of clothing and a waterproof jacket. Torches (flashlights) are supplied
Minimum age is 12 years
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time
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
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility, or difficulty walking for 2 hours in low-light conditions
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Zealandia Small Group Eco Wildlife Night Tour
Discover New Zealand’s natural history on a nighttime visit to Zealandia, an eco-restoration facility just 10 minutes from downtown Wellington. Find your way there for a guided tour that includes Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley. Get a firsthand look at prehistoric beasts and other endemic native animals that once roamed the islands. At the state-of-the-art exhibit, you can interact with lifelike models of the now-extinct moa — giant flightless birds — and a fearsome predator: the Haast’s eagle. After learning about these long-lost giants of the bird world, be riveted by a light and sound show that takes you through at least 1,000 years of change. Then walk through a predator-proof fence into the Sanctuary Valley, listening for birdsong in the 550-acre (225-hectare) eco-sanctuary. Follow your guide in search of nocturnal creatures such as the kaka, weta, tuatara and the elusive kiwi as you make your way by flashlight.
Highlights
- ✓State-of-the-art interactive facility
- ✓Lifelike models of extinct animals
- ✓See rare native New Zealand animals in their natural habitat
- ✓Search for elusive kiwi and the many other nocturnal animals as your guide leads you through the Sanctuary Valley in the dark
What you'll see & do
- ✓The tour begins with a short film and introduction inside the Visitor Centre's interactive exhibition. Afterwards, the guide leads the group on an exciting walk through the sanctuary in search of wildlife.
What's included
- ✓Torches/flashlights supplied
- ✓Guided walking tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wear sturdy footwear, bring extra layers of clothing and a waterproof jacket. Torches (flashlights) are supplied
Minimum age is 12 years
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time
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
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility, or difficulty walking for 2 hours in low-light conditions
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.