The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour, Rotorua
The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour, Rotorua
Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
1 hour (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Step into Rotorua's National Kiwi Hatchery for an enlightening experience in kiwi conservation, where you'll be guided through a 60-minute tour of this leading hatchery facility. Witness the intricate world of these unique birds up close as expert guides reveal the fascinating hatching process and nocturnal habitats within Aotearoa’s most successful kiwi center. Your visit not only offers an exclusive insight into over two decades of conservation success but also supports efforts to protect New Zealand's beloved wildlife, with 100% of your ticket contributing directly to these initiatives.
Step into Rotorua's National Kiwi Hatchery for an enlightening experience in kiwi conservation, where you'll be guided through a 60-minute tour of this leading hatchery facility. Witness the intricate world of these unique birds up close as expert guides reveal the fascinating hatching process and nocturnal habitats within Aotearoa’s most successful kiwi center. Your visit not only offers an exclusive insight into over two decades of conservation success but also supports efforts to protect New Zealand's beloved wildlife, with 100% of your ticket contributing directly to these initiatives.
Enjoy a 1-hour guided tour in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility.
Go behind the scenes to witness the hatchery operations, from egg incubation to hatching.
Observe adult and juvenile kiwi in our specially designed nocturnal enclosure and explore the immersive kiwi burrow experience.
If you're lucky, you might see kiwi chicks being weighed, fed, or receiving a health check.
Fun fact: The National Kiwi Hatchery has successfully hatched and raised over 2,500 kiwi chicks, making it the leading kiwi conservation facility in the world!
1-hour guided Kiwi Hatchery Tour
Transfer to the hatchery from the Agrodome
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Tourists observing kiwi hatchlings at The National Kiwi Hatchery.
Experience kiwi conservation up close
Join a 60-minute guided tour and see conservation in action! Explore a state-of-the-art facility, step into the darkness of a nocturnal house, and see the unique world of kiwi. Learn from expert guides, watch the hatching process, and see these iconic birds up close. Best of all, 100% of your ticket supports kiwi conservation!
Explore the world’s leading kiwi hatchery
The National Kiwi Hatchery, Aotearoa, is the world’s most successful kiwi hatching center, with over 2,500 chicks released since 1995. Enjoy exclusive viewing experiences, meet kiwi experts, and step inside a human-sized burrow or giant kiwi egg. Every visit helps protect New Zealand’s national icon!
Tourists observing a newborn kiwi hatchling at The National Kiwi Hatchery.
Kiwi hatchling held gently in hands, showcasing its long beak and soft feathers.
Tourists observing kiwi hatchlings at The National Kiwi Hatchery.
Tourists observing a newborn kiwi hatchling at The National Kiwi Hatchery.
Kiwi hatchling held gently in hands, showcasing its long beak and soft feathers.
Interactive demo at The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour with a person inside a large egg model.
What’s not allowed
- Flash photography and video recording
Additional information
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For the safety of guests and kiwi, children under 5 are not permitted on National Kiwi Hatchery Tours, and those 14 and under must be accompanied by a guardian 16 or older.
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The tour groups are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
Visitors engaging in a discussion at The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour.
Guide explaining kiwi feeding process at The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour.
Interactive demo at The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour with a person inside a large egg model.
Visitors engaging in a discussion at The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour.
Guide explaining kiwi feeding process at The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour.
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