Zealandia Small Group Eco Wildlife Night Tour
Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native forest. Enjoy a night discovering New Zealand’s evolution and natural history at Zealandia, located just minutes from central Wellington. The discovery begins with a guided tour through Zealandia: The Exhibition, a state-of-the-art indoor exhibition showcasing New Zealand’s natural history and world renowned conservation movement. As darkness falls, your guide will lead you into the Sanctuary Valley, the world’s first fully fenced urban eco-sanctuary in search for little spotted kiwi and the many other nocturnal animals that call the sanctuary home. Witness firsthand why Zealandia has been named the top tourism operation in Aotearoa New Zealand 2023, winning the prestigious Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award. This is an unforgettable Wellington experience not to be missed!
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01 Dec - 14 Dec 2025
What's included in Zealandia Small Group Eco Wildlife Night Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
The tour begins with a short film and introduction inside the Visitor Centre's interactive exhibition. Afterwards, the guide leads the group on an exciting walk through the sanctuary in search of wildlife.
Inclusions
- Torches/flashlights supplied
- Guided walking tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wear sturdy footwear, bring extra layers of clothing and a waterproof jacket. Torches (flashlights) are supplied
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time
- To get to ZEALANDIA at night we recommend you book a taxi via your hotel concierge team or call Wellington Combined Taxis Ph: (04) 384 44 44
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility, or difficulty walking for 2 hours in low-light conditions
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The ZEALANDIA Visitors Centre is located at the end of Waiapu Road.
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Ticket Redemption
Please note: To get to ZEALANDIA at night we recommend you book a taxi via your hotel concierge team or call Wellington Combined Taxis Ph: (04) 384 44 44 • Please dress appropriately for an all-weather outdoor experience • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Present this voucher to the ticket desk • Tours are 2.5 hours in duration, starting and ending at the Visitors Centre • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair • Not wheelchair accessible (please enquire for a custom tour) • Arrive at the Visitors Centre 15 minutes before your tour start time