Small Group Daytime 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour at Zealandia

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Wellington, New Zealand

Small Group Daytime 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour at Zealandia

From $38.79

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Safety measures

2 hours (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Overview

Zealandia is the world’s first fully fenced urban eco-sanctuary and home to some of New Zealand’s most extraordinary wildlife. This 2-hour guided walking tour will introduce you to native birds such as kakariki, tui, and bellbirds; rare species like takahē; and unique reptiles including green gecko and tuatara. Entrance fees are included.

2-hour guided tour of Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary in Wellington
Explore the vast wetlands of the Zealandia eco-sanctuary on a walking tour
Spot rare and endangered birds including takahē, tui, and kākā
Learn more about New Zealand’s native wildlife from an expert guide
Small-group tour limited to 10 people ensures a personalized experience

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What's Included

Professional Tour Guide

Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)

Food and drinks

Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure & Return

Departure Point

53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

Turn left after the Karori Tunnel and travel along Waiapu Road. Zealandia is located at the end of Waiapu Road.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Make your own way to the Zealandia Visitor Center, just outside of Wellington city center, in time for a 10am, 11am, or 1pm departure (depending on tour time selected). After meeting your guide and small group of no more than 10 participants, set out on a 2-hour walking tour of the park.

Learn more about Zealandia and its pioneering conservation efforts as you follow your guide around the park’s walkways, exploring the lush forests and wetlands. Along the way, stop at viewpoints and feeding stations, and look out for green gecko, tuatara, and native New Zealand birds. Kākā (bush parrot), kakariki, tūī, tīeke (saddleback), hihi, and bellbirds are all common sightings, and you might even spot rare birds including the flightless takahē.

After 2 hours exploring the vast parklands, your tour ends back at the Visitor Center.

Itinerary

Stop At:

ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary

Meet your expert guide at the Visitors Centre ticket desk. The tour will begin with an introduction in the exhibition and viewing of a short film on the big screen, which describes the significance of the sanctuary and its ground-breaking conservation work. Venture out into the sanctuary to explore along a variety of tracks and trails. Your guide will inspire you along the way with stories about the sanctuary and its wildlife, immersing you in the ground-breaking conservation work happening at Zealandia. Their expert knowledge of the sanctuary will help you make the most out of your experience with New Zealand nature. You will also have the opportunity to see a wide range of native New Zealand birds. Witness the highly intelligent kākā (bush parrot), kakariki, tūī and bellbirds at feeding stations positioned along the sanctuary’s walkways. You may also see the critically endangered takahē, the busy tīeke (saddleback), the bright hihi, tuatara, and green gecko. There will also be plenty of opportunities to take photographs of these amazing avians as well as the surrounding, picturesque landscapes.

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Duration: 2 hours

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 12 people per booking
Not wheelchair accessible (please inquire for a custom tour)
Arrive at the Visitors Centre 15 minutes before your tour start time
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Photography allowed on this tour
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
From 3 December 2021, visitors to Zealandia Te Mārā a Tāne will be required to show their Vaccination Pass prior to entry.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
OPERATED BY Zealandia

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on sanitization during Small Group Daytime 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour at Zealandia?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the social distancing policy during Small Group Daytime 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour at Zealandia?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Small Group Daytime 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour at Zealandia?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

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Fantastic guided tour

Susan_L

, Jun 2021

Grant (1pm Thurs 24/6/21) was an excellent guide. He knew where to look to see numbers of birds (10) , recognize bird song and spot the bird. Was awesome. Saw birds we had never seen in live form.

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Best outdoor education experience

Marilyn_C

, Apr 2021

Impressive vision, enjoyed every minute. Bonus that Zealandia experience is so accessible to all in and around Wellington.

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Response from Host , Apr 2021

Thank you for the review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed very minute!

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Worth doing guided tour

Stephanie_H

, Jan 2021

We was a tuatara . The whole experience was incredible. Definitely recommend the guided tour. Easy walking too

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Awesome

Vanessa_M

, Dec 2020

Great place awesome guides kids loved it! Really educational or all of us. Tuatara we’re a hit as we’re takehe

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Fabulous guided tour

Mary_C

, Dec 2020

I had a fabulous guide, who was so helpful, and showed me so many special things. I also loved the boat trip.

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Must do experience.

Augustine_M

, Nov 2020

Fantastic experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the walk highly enjoyable. Amazing that such a place exists in the heart of the city.

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Unique experience

Meg_B

, Nov 2020

Our tour guide Jennifer was nice and friendly. She was accomodating all our questions, she explained the unique wildlife of NZ quite well, its history and the migration etc. Kuddos!

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Aussie Experience

hindmarsh

, Mar 2020

The tour of Zealandia was a wonderful experience. We saw many birds and Tuartares. We enjoyed the trip across the dam in an electric powered boat. The whole conservation concept is very impressive. The guide was very knowledgeable and a good communicator.

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Great place with a great guide

Jeffrey_H

, Feb 2020

Really enjoyed it. Jim our guide was very knowledgable and enthusiastic which made it so enjoyable. His knowledge of the birds and trees was incredible and interlacing it with Maori uses and folklore made it special.

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So many different birds to see!

Mildred_R

, Feb 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed our morning tour with Manuela this week. We saw far more native New Zealand birds than we had done on bush walks in the previous fortnight on our own. Zealandia is is a fascinating 500 year project and the area seems to be responding to the care and attention from so many volunteers. Highly recommended. Thank you!

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