Rotorua National Kiwi Hatchery Kiwi Encounter Ticket and Tour
Gain entry to the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua with this guided tour and ticket combo. Learn about New Zealand's renowned conservation program as you take a tour of the hatchery which has successfully hatched over 2,600 kiwi chicks. After a guided experience, explore the interactive kiwi burrow where you can see the life cycle of a kiwi from egg to burrow. Children under 5 years old cannot participate in this experience.
Highlights
- ✓A guided tour of the hatchery is included
- ✓Learn about kiwis at the Kiwi Burrow and Nocturnal House
- ✓Learn about egg incubation and hatching techniques
- ✓See kiwi roam and forage in the Nocturnal House
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's 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
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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
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.
Rotorua National Kiwi Hatchery Kiwi Encounter Ticket and Tour
Gain entry to the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua with this guided tour and ticket combo. Learn about New Zealand's renowned conservation program as you take a tour of the hatchery which has successfully hatched over 2,600 kiwi chicks. After a guided experience, explore the interactive kiwi burrow where you can see the life cycle of a kiwi from egg to burrow. Children under 5 years old cannot participate in this experience.
Highlights
- ✓A guided tour of the hatchery is included
- ✓Learn about kiwis at the Kiwi Burrow and Nocturnal House
- ✓Learn about egg incubation and hatching techniques
- ✓See kiwi roam and forage in the Nocturnal House
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's 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
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
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
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.