Matakana Kiwi Wilderness Experience - Private Tour From Auckland
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!
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Matakana Kiwi Wilderness Experience - Private Tour From Auckland
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What's included in Matakana Kiwi Wilderness Experience - Private Tour From Auckland
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Auckland Central
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
MatakanaPass-by Only
An hour north of Auckland, lies a world away, the stunning Matakana coast. Heading North of Auckland, we cross the Auckland harbour bridge, leaving the city behind, and watch the scenery become increasingly rural, as the city suburbs yield to farms, countryside, and coastline. After passing through the charming little town of Matakana, set amongst tranquil vineyards, the beautiful coastal roads lead us to our destination. Tāwharanui is one of Auckland’s most popular regional parks and features glorious white sand beaches.
Join your local tour guide, for a fantastic evening, exploring the Tāwharanui bird sanctuary, home to the New Zealand Kiwi! This unique experience is right on Auckland’s doorstep and will allow you to get up close with some of New Zealand’s rarest (and vocal!) birdlife. This thriving sanctuary, located on a remote peninsula in the Hauraki Gulf is the perfect habitat for Kiwi and other native NZ birds such as the Kereru, Tui, Wētā, Native Owl and much more! Beginning at dusk, you’ll set off with your local guide in search of Kiwi using a red torchlight. As night falls, we set off keeping quiet as we scan the undergrowth, trying to catch a glimpse of the kiwi that have been reintroduced to the park. Keep an ear out for the shrill call of the Kiwi, itis very distinctive and almost mesmerizing.
Inclusions
- Complimentary high-speed internet onboard the minibus.
- Private transportation
- Complimentary refreshments and water on board
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Explore the gorgeous Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with excellent photo opportunities.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Witness a chance to hear, and possibly even see the elusive Kiwi!
- Marvel a night walk through Tāwharanui Regional Park.
- Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- Experience the Northern Brown Kiwi’s habitat.
- Admission to 3-hour fully guided small group Kiwi watching & wilderness experience.
- Witness the stunning East Coast scenery.
- WiFi on board
- Enjoy one of the unique bird watching experience.
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
- Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus
- Experience breath-taking views that reach far and wide to the horizon.
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, and any essential personal items.
- You must wear comfortable shoes that can be secured, such as trainers/sneakers.
- Departure Time From Auckland CBD: 05:30 PM (October to March)
- Departure Time From Auckland CBD: 04:30 PM (May to September)
- Departure Time From Auckland CBD: 03:30 PM (April)
- Red lensed torches are provided for each person. Great commentary and insightful facts shared along the way.
- Spotting a Kiwi is not guaranteed as this is a real deal nature tour, and trackers are not used. However, the chances are high.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- This is a fully guided walking tour and sensible walking, and closed toe footwear is recommended.
- 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 our Kiwi birds.
- A quiet nighttime voice to not scare these beautiful birds away.
- Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
- Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
