Twilight Wild Kiwi Bird Encounter Private Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step in for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the famous Kiwi bird in the wild, in its natural habitat. Led by an expert guide, this immersive night walk through the predator-free Tāwharanui Regional Park offers one of the rarest opportunities in New Zealand to encounter Kiwi birds living freely in the wild.
Before your adventure begins, enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner at Matakana Market Kitchen, set alongside the scenic Matakana River.
This unique evening blends nature, culture, and a rare chance to see Kiwi birds in the wild, creating a truly memorable New Zealand experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Infant seats must be requested at least 24 hours in advance (extra charges apply).
A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate.
What To Expect
Matakana
Before your adventure begins, enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner at Matakana Market Kitchen, set alongside the scenic Matakana River.
Tawharanui Regional Park
Enjoy a guided Kiwi Bird spotting walking tour at Tāwharanui Regional Park, where red lensed torches are provided.
Options
Twilight Wild Kiwi Bird Encounter Private Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Red lensed torches are provided
All taxes, fees and handling charges
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Hot chocolate and cookies are served.
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Driver/Guide
Dinner at Matakana Market Kitchen
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aden knows his stuff.
jima927,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aden was a wonderful guide and really enjoyed our conversations with him. What really stood out was his amazing expertise when it came to the focus of the trip. We saw FOUR kiwis and more. There seemed to be nothing he didn’t know about the NZ natural environment.
Amazing tour near Auckland
Travel24903305279,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Peter and Aiden our guides were fantastic! They were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. They arrived on time at our hotel and whisked us away to Matakana, a cute artsy town, for dinner. Dinner is big portions so I feel like you get your money's worth. We then went on our kiwi hike and it exceeded expectations. We saw four kiwis, two from far and two from very close. Aiden is a bird expert and can hear them coming and point them out for you. We also saw plenty of other native birds and the famous New Zealand weta bug. On our hike back to the car we were lucky we saw shooting stars AND bioluminescence on the nearby beach. We honestly were stunned at how beautiful New Zealand is at night. I highly recommend this tour.
More than a tour, an unforgettable experience ❤️
marcelacJ7032FB,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was more than just a tour, it was a beautiful experience my brother and I will never forget. We were picked up on time in super comfortable van. On the way to Tawharanui, Andy and Aiden shared a lot of interesting facts about New Zealand and the wildlife we were about to see..Thanks so much for that! ❤️ Dinner at Matakana Market Kitchen was amazing ! Delicious food and very generous portions, staff really friendly too. The night walk to spot kiwis was simply magical. Walking under the stars, listening to the forest, and learning about every bird and sound from Aiden made it so special. Stopping halfway for hot chocolate was a lovely touch. And then …the highlight … we spotted not one but two male kiwis! Such an emotional and unforgettable moment… Back at the van, we were welcomed with bubbles to celebrate🍾 Seven hours flew by, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for better guides or a better experience. Thank you, Andy and Aiden, for making this night truly unforgettable
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