Embark on a Kiwi encounter wilderness experience and explore the beautiful region of Matakana. Experience a unique kiwi bird encounter and spotting in the native forest, exploring the Tāwharanui bird sanctuary, home to the New Zealand Kiwi!

Tour Duration

5.5 hours

Tour Summary

Embark on a Kiwi encounter wilderness experience and explore the beautiful region of Matakana in our comfortable luxury vehicle from Auckland. If you like to spend an evening marvelling at unspoilt countryside, exploring riverside towns, and enjoying the special things to do around Auckland, then this tour is for you. Our private tours have a distinctly local flavour and charm. We have hand-picked our day tours to ensure you see the ‘best of the best’ at Matakana. Enjoy a kiwi bird encounter and spotting in the native forest, exploring the Tāwharanui bird sanctuary, home to the New Zealand Kiwi!

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with excellent photo opportunities.
• Witness the stunning East Coast scenery.
• Experience breath-taking views that reach far and wide to the horizon.
• Explore the gorgeous Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary.
• Enjoy one of the unique bird watching experience.
• Experience the Northern Brown Kiwi’s habitat.
• Marvel a night walk through Tāwharanui Regional Park.
• Witness a chance to hear, and possibly even see the elusive Kiwi!

Journey Inclusions

• Fully guided private transfers from Auckland.
• Pick up and drop off from Auckland.
• Refreshments and water onboard.
• Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus.
• A local English-speaking driver guide throughout the journey.
• Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus.
• Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.

Tour Inclusions

• Admission to 3-hour fully guided small group Kiwi watching & wilderness experience.

Tour Requirements

• Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, sun protection, jacket/warmlayer, and any essential personal items.
• Easy and good fitness level required.
• This is a fully guided walking tour and sensible walking, and closed toe footwear isrecommended.
• Participants must be 5 years and over and must be always accompanied by an adult.
• Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get somegreat travel photos.
• Use of flashlights are not permitted, and camera flashes must be turned off to protect ourKiwi birds.
• A quiet nighttime voice to not scare these beautiful birds away.