Zealandia by Day - Small Group 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour

4.8
2 hours
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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Professional Tour Guide

✗ Not Included

  • Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
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.

Meeting & End Point

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

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Good to Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 12 people per booking
  • 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
  • Please enquire about service animal entry before booking.
  • Some of the tracks are wheelchair accessible, private tours are available

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Special Instructions

• Please dress appropriately for an all-weather outdoor experience
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Present this voucher to the ticket desk
• Tours are 2 hours in duration, starting and ending at the Visitors Centre
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• Not wheelchair accessible (please enquire for a custom tour)
• Arrive at the Visitors Centre 15 minutes before your tour start time

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