National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
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 2,500 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.
Additional Info
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
Only suitable for 5 years and above
The facility is located onsite at the Agrodome
Hatching season is September to March. Outside of these dates, you may not see a Kiwi chick or egg, but still see live Kiwi in the norcturnal house
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
The chance to witness the kiwi chicks getting a health check, being weighed or fed (Sep to March)
Insight into an internationally renowned kiwi conservation programme
1 hour National Kiwi Hatchery guided experience in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility.
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
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
What To Expect
See conservation in action at one of the largest and 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. When you join one of our experiences, you'll get to see kiwi eggs being incubated, the hatching process and newly hatched kiwi chicks. Hatching season is September and March and the highest chance for you to see kiwi eggs and chicks. Outside of these months you will have chance to observe our resident adult kiwi foraging in our Nocturnal House. Your ticket entry goes straight back to our kiwi hatching program. The National Kiwi Hatchery is located at the Agrodome, Rotorua.
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National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Reviews
133 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great, one hour, tour
Lara K,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great little tour. The Kiwi breeding times and collected eggs are Aug through March or so, so if you are there out of season you won't see much actual activity but it really didn't matter because the tour was still fun and informative and lovely. Highly recommend.
Was very interesting!...
Jemima C,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was very interesting! Tour guide was super informative and knowledgeable. We had lots of fun and learnt lots about Kiwis and their life.
Book it!!
Rebecca Z,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience!!! I really wanted to see a kiwi on our trip and was so happy to get a glimpse of two running around in there nocturnal enclosure. Very informative tour and love that all the ticket fees go towards the kiwi hatchery and helping to protect them. The hatchery is within the Agrodome which has tons of animals and a farm show and would be a great spot for kids/families.
Really cool organization and fun
Diana H,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great organization and wonderful tour! We learned so much from Kai about the Kiwi birds. Thank you so very much! I have wanted to see a Kiwi my whole entire life!
You cannot take photos of...
Stuart C,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00You cannot take photos of the live kiwis. But it was lovely to see them. There is video footage of them as you are taken through the tour that you can copy
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