Zealandia Night Tour
Walk through Zealandia with a guide at night and explore at your own pace during the day. Try to spot little spotted kiwi foraging in their sanctuary habitat after dark. Look for tuatara, glow-worms, Maud Island frogs, pāteke and kākā during the night walk.
Highlights
- Walk through Zealandia with a guide at night and explore at your own pace during the day.
- Try to spot little spotted kiwi foraging in their sanctuary habitat after dark.
- Look for tuatara, glow-worms, Maud Island frogs, pāteke and kākā during the night walk.
About this experience
Explore Zealandia's Sanctuary Valley, a protected natural area and the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary. Embark before sunset for a 2.5-hour torchlit walk as the evening falls with a knowledgeable guide. Home to around 180 little spotted kiwi, try to spot tuatara hunting for food, Maud Island frogs, pāteke (brown teal ducks) feeding at night, and kākā (parrots) returning to their roost. Gain fascinating insights into the unique natural history of Aotearoa from your guide.