Overnight Kiwi Spotting Tour on Kapiti Island

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Duration
2 days
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Why take this tour?

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's oldest and most important Nature Reserves, and is a place rich in history. Join this tour for an unforgettable overnight experience; enjoy a range of bush walks, meeting some of New Zealand's most beautiful and endangered birds, before enjoying chef prepared meals at The Lodge. After an evening of great wine, food and company, your experienced guide will take you on a night walk to find the rare and elusive national icon – the Kiwi Bird.

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What’s included?

  • Dinner

  • Lunch

  • Return ferry transportation from Paraparaumu Beach to Kapiti Island

  • Department of Conservation permits

  • An introductory talk from an experienced and passionate local guide

  • Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch (2nd day) and refreshments prepared by chef at The Lodge

  • Overnight stay (choose your accommodation - cabin, tent or ensuite) - each accom has its own rate.

  • Evening guided Kiwi spotting tour: Experience NZ wildlife by night looking for Little Spotted Kiwi.

  • An evening of food, wine and conversation with a local Maori family who have been telling the stories of this land for generations

  • Entry/Admission - Kapiti Island

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities (not required)

  • Overnighters: You need to BYO packed lunch for your 1st day.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2 days

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Kapiti Island Nature Tours

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Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's most visited places for bird watchers. It is an internationally renowned sanctuary and is blessed with an abundance of native and endangered species like Little Spotted Kiwi, Takahe, and the cheeky Kaka who have not survived so well on the mainland. This nature-inspired setting is the perfect place to experience New Zealand's native birds in their natural environment. Kapiti Island is just 40 minutes north of Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. Activities include half and full day nature tours, overnight Kiwi spotting and rare bird tours. The Maori hospitality you will experience on Kapiti Island - one of New Zealand's most precious nature reserves - is unsurpassed.

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