Zealandia - Twilight Guided Eco Wildlife Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

34 Reviews | Wellington
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Twilight Tour - 7:15pm
2 Adults x $58.37
$116.74
Approx Total
$116.74
2,5 hour guided tour

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hot kawakawa tea (a natural herbal tea) is served on the tour, to enjoy in the forest.
  • Guided walking tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley
  • Entry to Zealandia as a general admission visitor on the day of or day after your tour.
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

ExperienceĀ Zealandia as it transforms from daylight to twilight during this special 2.5 hour guided experience. You will have an opportunity to experience the dusk chorus sung by a cacophony of native New Zealand birds. 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.Ā The fully-fenced, urban eco-sanctuary is located 10-minutes from Wellington central business district, a not to be missed experience! Witness firsthand why Zealandia has been named the top tourism operation in Aotearoa New Zealand 2023, winning the prestigious Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award.

Meeting points

Departure Point: Zealandia Visitors Centre Address: End of Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington Directions: To get to ZEALANDIA at night we recommendĀ you book a taxi or uber. You can call Wellington Combined Taxis Dates: See Availability

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary

    These exclusive tours start 2 hours before sunset, when the last of the daytime visitors have gone. You will begin your tour with the highlights ofĀ Zealandia's interactive exhibition where you will uncover the unique natural history of New Zealand and hear about the 500-year vision of the sanctuary. Your guide will then lead you on an after-hours tour through the regenerating valley during one of the most active times of the day for many of our species. Encounter unique wildlife 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.

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Wear sturdy footwear, bring extra layers of clothing and a waterproof jacket.
  • To get to ZEALANDIA at night we recommend you book a taxi via your hotel concierge team or call Wellington Combined Taxis Ph: (04) 384 44 44
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund
February 07No refund

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 experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

34 reviews

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