• The National Kiwi Hatchery - Experience conservation firsthand at one of the world’s largest and most successful kiwi hatcheries!

The National Kiwi Hatchery leads the nation in kiwi care, egg incubation, hatching methods, and chick rearing. By participating in one of their experiences, visitors can witness the incubation of kiwi eggs, the hatching process, and the emergence of newly hatched kiwi chicks.

The hatching season runs from September to March, offering the best opportunity to see kiwi eggs and chicks. During other months, visitors can observe resident adult kiwi foraging in the Nocturnal House.

All ticket proceeds directly support the kiwi hatching program.

The National Kiwi Hatchery is situated at the Agrodome in Rotorua.

• Admission Ticket
• 1 hour National Kiwi Hatchery guided experience
• Interactive Kiwi Burrow

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Experience conservation firsthand at the world’s most successful kiwi hatchery!

The National Kiwi Hatchery stands as the national leader in kiwi care, specializing in egg incubation, hatching methods, and chick rearing. On a guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery, visitors will discover New Zealand’s esteemed kiwi conservation program, which has successfully hatched over 2,500 kiwi chicks. Explore the interactive kiwi burrow, learn about egg incubation and hatching techniques, and observe kiwi as they roam and forage in the Nocturnal House.

This educational, thought-provoking, and truly unique experience showcases how the hatchery is aiding kiwi conservation at the largest and most successful kiwi hatchery globally.

As a non-profit organization, the entry fee directly supports the kiwi hatching program.

• Only suitable for 5 years and above
• The facility is located onsite at the Agrodome
• Hatching season is September to March. Outside of these dates, you may not see a Kiwi chick or egg, but still see live Kiwi in the norcturnal house

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.