Product Overview

Discover one of the Kāpiti Coast’s most unique wildlife experiences at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. Walk through native forest and wetlands to encounter rare native wildlife, take part in one of the special wildlife experiences, including the chance to see kiwi up close through the Kiwi Night Encounter.

 

Product Description

Nestled on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast, Ngā Manu Nature Reserve offers visitors the chance to experience Aotearoa’s wildlife and native forest up close. Wander peaceful forest trails through the ngahere (forest) or experience one of the Reserve's intimate wildlife encounters that will bring you face-to-face with native species including tuatara, tuna (eels) and other native birds.

Join a guided night tour and step into the world of our most iconic nocturnal bird, the kiwi - an experience you will remember for a lifetime.

Stay the night at Theo's Cottage and enjoy Ngā Manu after hours - when the reserve becomes your own peaceful sanctuary beneath the stars. 

Just a short drive from Wellington, the reserve is open daily from 10am - 5pm and provides a relaxed, immersive way to connect with nature and discover the wildlife that makes Aotearoa so special.

Duration

All day.