ZEALANDIA by Night Kiwi Tour
Highlights
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Kiwi sightings
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Tuataras, Glow Worms & Maud Island Frogs
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2.5 hour tour
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Depart 30 minutes before sunset
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Operates nightly all year round
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Suitable for kids 12 years and over
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Inclusions
- ZEALANDIA night time visit including a tour of ZEALANDIA The Exhibition
- ZEALANDIA day time entry
- One day admission to visit the sanctuary (on the day before, on the day of, or the day after your booked Night Tour)
Highlights
- See possible sights of Kiwi foraging on the forest floor, tuatara hunting for food, glow-worms shining, tiny Maud Island frogs in their enclosure, pāteke (brown teal) ducks feeding at night, kākā (parrots) coming in to roost
- Visit in the daytime with your free one day admission to explore the sanctuary in the light
Time
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Tours depart 30 minutes prior to sunset
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Tour start times vary throughout the year depending on sunset, below is a rough guide to the start times of the tours to be confirmed directly by the provider at the time of booking:
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January: starts between 8.15 - 8.30pm
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February: starts between 7.45 - 8.15pm
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March: starts between 6.30 - 7.30pm
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April: starts between 4:45 - 5.15pm (weekends) - 7.00pm (weekdays)
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May: starts between 4.30 - 5.00pm (weekends) and 7pm (weekdays)
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June: starts at 4.30pm (weekends), 7pm (weekdays)
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July: starts between 4.30 - 4.45pm (weekends), 7pm (weekdays)
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August: starts between 5.00 - 5.30pm (weekends), 7pm (weekdays)
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September: starts between 5.30 - 7pm
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October: starts between 7.00 - 7.30pm
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November: starts between 7.45 - 8.15pm
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December: starts between 8.15 - 8.30pm
Duration
- The tour takes approximately 2.5 hours
Additional Information
- Children must be 12 years and over to experience the ZEALANDIA by Night Tour
- There is a cafe on-site where food can be purchased as well as Halal options
Booking Information
- Departure times will vary depending on the time of year and time of sunset so prior to taking part in your Night Tour we suggest re-confirming the time
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
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