National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

4.8(369)1 hFree cancellationBy National Kiwi Hatchery

About this activity

See conservation in action at the 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. During your guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery you’ll get to learn about New Zealand's renowned kiwi conservation program which has successfully hatched over 2,600 kiwi chicks. You’ll get to explore the interactive kiwi burrow, learn about egg incubation and hatching techniques. And see kiwi roam and forage in the Nocturnal House.

An educational, thought-provoking and truly unique experience, you'll get to see how we're helping kiwi at the largest and most successful kiwi hatchery in the world.

A non-for profit organisation, your ticket entry fee goes straight back to our kiwi hatching programme.

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

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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