Auckland (Tawharanui): Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter
About This Experience
About 90 km north of Auckland city, your journey leads you to the end of Takatu Road, deep within the protected boundaries of Tāwharanui Regional Park.
Highlights
- Marvel at stars, planets, and constellations at Tawharanui Regional Park
- Discover the elusive endemic North Island Brown Kiwi in their natural habitat
- Witness the nocturnal world come alive and learn about it from a guide
What's Included
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Kiwi-spotting equipment
- ✓ Glamping stay (if option selected)
Not Included
- Extra food and drinks
- Campsite booking and fees
- Transport (Can be added at checkout)
Good to Know
- Driving yourself? Be inside the park before the gate shuts: vehicles can enter from 6am to 9pm during daylight saving and from 6am to 7pm the rest of the year, and the exit opens at any hour
- No tour can promise a kiwi: recent guests have seen anywhere from one to eleven
- The operator does not run the walk in strong wind or heavy rain
Meeting Point
Meet near the public bathrooms at the end of Takatu Rd (Anchor Bay Carpark), in Tawharanui Regional Park
