Auckland · KIWI BIRD & WILDLIFE TOURS

The 7 Best Wildlife & Kiwi Tours near Auckland

7 tours  ·  from $89 a head

Kiwi are nocturnal, flightless and easiest to see in a managed dark house or on a predator-free island. These 7 trips cover the sanctuaries, the gannet colonies and the gulf birdlife, priced and clear about sightings.

Auckland (Tawharanui): Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter - Meeting by the public bathrooms at the end of Takatu Road
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Auckland (Tawharanui): Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter

1.Auckland (Tawharanui): Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $89Our pick

Spot wild kiwi, study Southern Hemisphere stars, and hear Māori sky stories on a quiet night walk at Tāwharanui Regional Park near Auckland.

“This was such an amazing time! Legend was incredibly knowledgeable and fun to be around, and knew all of the best spots to catch a glimpse of kiwis in the wild! We had the incredible luck of spotting fourteen in the wild!”

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Sheep World Country Tour from Auckland - Honey, bees, and a short stop in Warkworth
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Sheep World Country Tour from Auckland

2.Sheep World Country Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $175Top rated

Leave Auckland for Sheepworld, honey tasting, forest walks, scenic beaches, sheep shearing, farm animals, and a small-group Kiwi countryside tour.

“Peter was a great guide and knew a great deal about the countryside in NZ. Sheepworld has a most beautiful mission-to help girls who come from families who have struggles and theses girls need guidance. They assist at the farm and learn many skills and patience. The show was just terrific.. and the animals”

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Nocturnal Wonders Tawharanui Kiwi Spotting and Stargazing Tour - From bush paths to a dark sky
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Nocturnal Wonders Tawharanui Kiwi Spotting and Stargazing Tour

Private tour from Auckland - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird - Leaving Auckland for the Waikato
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Private tour from Auckland – Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird

5.Private tour from Auckland – Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $619

Tour Waitomo’s glowworm caves, Otorohanga’s kiwi house, and Zealong Tea Estate on a private day trip from Auckland.

“We had an amazing private tour from Auckland that included the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the Kiwi Bird experience, and high tea at Zealong Tea Estate — and every part of it was incredible! Our driver and guide, Warren, truly made the daRead more”

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Kiwi House Small Group from Auckland - The Waitomo Glowworm Caves and their starry ceiling
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Kiwi House Small Group from Auckland

6.Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Kiwi House Small Group from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $216

Review of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Kiwi House tour from Auckland, with itinerary, price, guides, transport, value, and booking advice.

“Josef was an amazing tour guide and driver. He knew where the best restaurants and Ice Cream locations. Very knowledgeable of the people and land of New Zealand. I highly recommend Josef and his tours.”

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AKL: Te Puia Maori Haka, Kiwi Birds, Redwood & Blue Springs - Tirau gives the morning a useful break
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AKL: Te Puia Maori Haka, Kiwi Birds, Redwood & Blue Springs

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