Private Kiwi Bird Experience from Bay of Islands

6h30
Private
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Kiwi North - Kiwi House, Museum & Heritage Park, Gate 1 500 State Highway 14 RD 9 Maunu, Whangarei 0179 New Zealand

A chance to see the NZ iconic bird that few have experienced as they are flightless, shy, endangered and nocturnal. Kiwi North is part of the national Kiwi recovery program and has a nocturnal enclosure that mimic the kiwis natural environment as closely as possible where they raise young kiwi to breeding age. By attending the 11am Kiwi feeding you maximise the chances of spotting this rare and endearing bird.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: AH Reed Kauri Park, Whareora Road, Whangarei New Zealand

Walk between the ancient and protected kauri trees that used to cover Northland NZ before farming and forestry reduced the forests to less than 2% of their original size

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Whangarei Falls, Whangarei New Zealand

View the falls as the water plunges over an old basalt lava flow.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kawakawa Public Toilets by Hundertwasser, 60 Gillies St, Kawakawa 0210 New Zealand

Visit the famous public conveniences in Kawakawa, train town, and get an insight into the reclusive artists last work. You may even see a train running down the middle of the highway if you are lucky.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kawiti Caves, 49 Waiomio Road, Kawakawa 0210 New Zealand

On the Cave Option see the glow worms overhead in the pitch black of the Kawiti Caves while on a guided tour with descendants of the Maori chief Kawiti.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Paihia Harbour, Paihia New Zealand

See the beaches and harbour from the start and finish location of your tour.

Duration: 15 minutes

Included
  • Private tour - only your group in the vehicle
  • Jeep can accommodate 4 friendly people and the Mustang can take 3 passengers.
  • Local driver/guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off (if applicable)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Meal in Pub/Cafe Lunch option
  • Bottled water
  • Guided tour of the caves is included in the caves option tour price.
  • Entry/Admission - Kiwi North - Kiwi House, Museum & Heritage Park
  • Entry/Admission - Kawiti Caves
Not included
  • Food (unless you have chosen the Lunch option, there are opportunities to stop for you to purchase food along the way)
  • Beverages (bottled water provided)
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A maximum of 4 people per Jeep booking (if there are 4 in your group then 3 will be friendly across the back seat)
  • A maximum of 3 people per Mustang booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Vehicles can transport a collapsible wheelchair, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking. The Glow Worm Caves guided tour option is not wheelchair accessible and involves staircases with limited lighting
  • Access to some attractions may be limited for those with walking disabilities due to uneven surfaces
  • The Glow Worm Caves guided tour option is not wheelchair accessible and involves staircases with limited lighting
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved to reach all attractions
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
60% Original
15%
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