Adventure

Zealandia Twilight Ecosanctuary Tour

4.7 / 5

13 reviews

Activity provider: Zealandia
Adventure

Zealandia Twilight Ecosanctuary Tour

Activity provider: Zealandia

From US$ 59.40 per person

Join a twilight tour to see Zealandia at dusk for 2.5-hours and enjoy a memorable experience in Wellington.

About this activity

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a twilight tour of Zealandia with an experienced guide
  • See rare native New Zealand animals in their natural habitat
  • Marvel at a state-of-the-art interactive facility
Full description
Experience Zealandia as it transforms from daylight to twilight during this special guided experience. The fully-fenced, urban eco-sanctuary is located 10-minutes from Wellington central business district.   Begin your tour with the highlights of Zealandia's interactive exhibition. Your guide will then lead you through the sanctuary valley. 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.  Encounter unique species 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.
Includes
  • Entry ticket
  • Guided twilight tour
  • Transportation
Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with respiratory issues

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Meeting point

53 Waiapu Rd, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • High-heeled shoes
  • Flash photography

Know before you go

  • This activity is available seasonally in the summer months and start times vary depending on sunset
  • Private return taxis can be arranged (from Wellington CBD hotels only) for a minimum of 2 people, please select this option when booking
  • Dress to the conditions with comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing and a waterproof layer just in case
  • If you have any mobility or accessibility requirements, please advise the local operator when booking and inform your guide if you have any medical conditions that you would like them to be aware of (e.g. asthma)
  • Minimum age for this tour is 5 years old
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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We went on the twilight tour on Jan 1st 2023. A very knowledgeable guide walked us through the forest pointing out every type of bird, weta and tuatara. The scenery is reminiscent of something out of Jurassic Park. I found the tour a very gentle activity. We were told that quite often on the night tour they see kiwis!

March 29, 2023

We saw kererus, shags, tuataras, kakas, 2 kiwis foraging in the wild, and so much more. We loved the experience so much that I took my 7-year-old son back on the following morning. A huge thank you to our guides, and specially to John for being so kind to our kid and dazzling us with the wonders of Zealandia we wouldn't have found on our own. The tickets help support their amazing conservation work, and we got to come back the next day for free. I usually don't write reviews, but Zealandia is just too special.

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March 29, 2023

Wonderful unforgettable experience for the Twilight tour. Time flew for the 2.5 hours casual walk and we managed to spot three Tuatara, a Kiwi bird and some weta, not to mention seeing many special native birds. Wearing a windbreaker is necessary despite we are right in the summer.

March 29, 2023

Product ID: 130863