Ultimate Overnight Kiwi Experience

Overview

This accommodation option is inside the nature reserve, meaning you have unlimited access to the reserve during your stay and the whole place to yourself after hours. It is a self-contained wooden lodge with one bedroom and two single beds, and a double pull out couch. It hosts a kitchette, washing machine and dryer, and private bathroom.

Activity itinerary

This package accommodates up to four guests, making it perfect for families or couples seeking adventure. Your stay begins with an early check-in at 1.30pm at the one-of-a-kind accommodation, Theo's Cottage. You'll find a welcome hamper with premium local products such as gin, tonic, soft drinks, cheese and snacks. Perfect for enjoying on the veranda in the evening. At 2pm meet your first New Zealand native animal at the daily Tuna (eel) feed and talk. At sunset and the reserve closes to the public, it becomes your private sanctuary. Evening begins with a talk by one of the volunteer guides, sharing insights on the North Island Brown Kiwi and involvement in the Kiwi Recovery Program. You will then be escorted to the kiwi house, a specially designed nocturnal habitat where you'll observe these rare birds foraging and exploring. Enjoy a delightful continental breakfast with local produce, before a relaxed late checkout at 11am. But before you go, we have a special treat for you! Join us for an exclusive 40-minute native bird close encounter, where you’ll meet the cheeky Kākā, vibrant Kākāriki, playful Kea, and rare, playful Papango - an unforgettable way to wrap up your stay!

Places visited

How to use your ticket

Please check in at the Ngā Manu counter between 2.00pm and 4.30pm.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Travelers

Pricing per package (up to 4 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Product code: 412389P2

Activity offered by Ngā Manu Nature Reserve via Viator.