Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native forest. Enjoy a night discovering New Zealand’s evolution and natural history at Zealandia, located just minutes from central Wellington. The discovery begins with a guided tour through Zealandia: The Exhibition, a state-of-the-art indoor exhibition showcasing New Zealand’s natural history and world renowned conservation movement. As darkness falls, your guide will lead you into the Sanctuary Valley, the world’s first fully fenced urban eco-sanctuary in search for little spotted kiwi and the many other nocturnal animals that call the sanctuary home. 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. This is an unforgettable Wellington experience not to be missed!
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Torches/flashlights supplied
Guided walking tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, Nieuw-Zeeland
The ZEALANDIA Visitors Centre is located at the end of Waiapu Road.
Return Details
53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, Nieuw-Zeeland
The ZEALANDIA Visitors Centre is located at the end of Waiapu Road.
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand The tour begins with a short film and introduction inside the Visitor Centre's interactive exhibition. Afterwards, the guide leads the group on an exciting walk through the sanctuary in search of wildlife. 150 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wear sturdy footwear, bring extra layers of clothing and a waterproof jacket. Torches (flashlights) are supplied
Minimum age is 12 years
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility, or difficulty walking for 2 hours in low-light conditions
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Road55796721222
11 Mar 2025
It was an amazing experience - we saw 3 kiwi, 1 morepork and heaps of tuatara, weta and glow worms all really well. Our tour guides Caitlin and Lara were brilliant.
paulr685
09 Mar 2025
Amazing. Matt was a fantastic guide full of enthusiasm, knowledge and a passion for nature. We saw lots of things even a kiwi which just capped off the whole amazing experience. This is a must do tour if in Wellington, book well in advance as places are limited. Go and you will not be disappointed. Outstanding value too.
Gregory_S
20 Jan 2025
If you have even the slightest interest in nature, you have to see this place. Especially the night tour which was a fairly small group of about 12 with a very knowledgeable guide and another guide that acts as a spotter who helped out with us spotting 4 Kiwi's, countless reptiles, fish, and wild looking local insects.
This tour in
North Island
is organized by
Zealandia
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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