Zealandia - Twilight Guided Eco Wildlife Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Experience 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. 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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
What To Expect
Zealandia Te Mara a Tane
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 of 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.
Options
Twilight Tour - 5:45pm
Twilight Tour - 5.45pm: 2,5 hour guided tour
Twilight Tour - 7:15pm
2,5 hour guided tour
Twilight Tour - 6:00pm
2,5 hour guided tour
Twilight Tour - 7:00pm
2,5 hour guided tour
Twilight Tour - 6:45pm
2,5 hour guided tour
Twilight Tour - 6:30pm
2,5 hour guided tour
Twilight Tour - 5.30pm
Twilight tour - 5.30pm: 2,5 hour guided tour
Twilight Tour - 6:15pm
2,5 hour guided tour
Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
audra b,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00A nature lovers dream. Seeing this protected land flourish with native wildlife was such a highlight. The twilight tour was perfectly timed to witness both the daytime bird activity and nocturnal bird calls and a few sightings. Seeing a wild tuatara was thrilling, and so fun to watch the dozens of kaka enjoying feeding stations along the walk. Each experience will be different of course, with no guarantee of what you’ll see. Our guide was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about this land and its wildlife.
Awesome experience!
Fiona M,
Mar 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wow what an experience with our guide Bre! A wonderful evening and we saw our first Kiwi!! Great value for money
Great experience for birding or nature lovers
Jason T,
Mar 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Loved every minute of the tour. But really loved the fact that it included free day entry to the park the next day to see it all at our own pace included in the tour price
See New Zealand Nature
ljohnsonabcde,
Mar 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wealt good shoes and bring proper clothes for changeable Wellington weather. If you can, plan for extra time in the reserve; you get free entry before the evening tours or the following day. There is a free shuttle from the top of the cable car station. A couple of public buses have a stop nearby. The #2 bus runs to/from downtown and Zealandia.
Zealandia Twilight
Vincent V,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Be patient. Our guide was a wonderful, articulate, knowledgeable, passionate about the environment, and full of information.
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