Zealandia Tour: Discover New Zealand Wildlife

Discover rare wildlife on a 2-hour eco-tour at Zealandia. Join a small group for an engaging walk through a top-rated eco-sanctuary.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary - Meet the knowledgeable guide at the Visitors Centre ticket desk. The tour commences with an introduction in the exhibition area, followed by a short film on the big screen that highlights the sanctuary’s importance and its pioneering conservation efforts. Embark on an exploration of the sanctuary, traversing various tracks…
What's Included
  • Professional Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Discover New Zealand’s extraordinary wildlife in the most remarkable way! Participate in an engaging and educational walk through a stunning eco-sanctuary on this 2-hour small group tour, and observe the native wildlife thriving on the mainland. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery while gaining insights into New Zealand’s distinctive ecological…

Location
53 Waiapu Road
Waiapu Road
Turn left after the Karori Tunnel and travel along Waiapu Road. Zealandia is located at the end of Waiapu Road.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Goplaces10762404447
Mar 29, 2026
Must see activity in Wellington with an amazing guide - We booked a daytour and got Ashley as our guide. By the first minute we met her at the entrance we felt her passion, dedication and excitement torwards Zealandia and ther inhabitants. Furthermore, she is an encyclopedia on 2 legs - she basically knows everything about the fauna and flora and can answer all of your questions you may have. She has a wonderful personality which makes her the guide you definitely want on your tour through Zealandia. Zealandia itself is a very special place - a must visit if you are anywhere near Wellington. There you can see all those wonderful birds in a natural habitat. Unlike in most of such birdparks, these birds are free to go anywhere - there are no cages or fences (except for these ones to keep the pests out of the park), so keep your eyes peeled when wandering those tracks! Everywhere you go, you can hear these birds singing and chatting like nowhere else.
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Fiona_s
Mar 26, 2026
This was absolutely... - This was absolutely fascinating and Andrew our guide was great - so informative about all the life in Zealandia - both past and present. One tip I think would be to go early if possible as it got a lot busier as the morning went on.
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Danica_g
Mar 26, 2026
Amazing experience and guide! - My friend and I had such an amazing time at Zealandia! Our guide, Ashley, was such a sweet and passionate woman and we absolutely loved her. It was so interesting to learn about how the wildlife of NZ evolved and was destroyed and how volunteers like those who run Zealandia are so dedicated to restoring it. We also got to see some amazing birds! The kaka parrots were out in force and we saw loads, they're not shy of people! We also saw quail, tuis, a wood pigeon, a robin, a shag and my personal favourite, fantails! Also plenty of adorable tuatara lizards! Definitely an experience I would recommend, especially as all your money goes directly to the important conservation work.
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Nora_h
Mar 24, 2026
Inspirational restoration project and a great day! - This is an inspirational place and a wonderful introduction to both native New Zealand Flora and Fauna and the commitment of some New Zealanders to honor their natural history. Roy was a wonderful guide and we were able to see paradise shelducks, pied shags, native robins, parrots, fantails, tui and more.
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Rebekah_c
Mar 19, 2026
The beauty of New Zealand at Zealandia!!! - Do not skip this place! It was full of so much beauty and wonder. I could spend all day there! Having a guide was the best part because Oliver was so knowledgeable about the native animals and plants. So many birds made appearances and other animals. The hiking trails are easy and covered by foliage. At the end of the tour you can explore on your own until closing and you can even come the next day to walk around without a guide. This definitely is a MUST see and Oliver our guide was the best…ask for him when you book!
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Rachel
Mar 13, 2026
Wild New Zealand Educational Tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The guide was incredibly informative and we saw a variety of wildlife. The gift shop alone was worth the trip. Highly recommend.
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Todd_s
Mar 8, 2026
Our guide was... - Our guide was professional and passionate about the center. It made our tour enjoyable. While a bit of a walk, it was worth it to see the wildlife.
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Eugene_h
Feb 22, 2026
Endangered wildlife tour - Great to see what this group has done to save some threatened species. Also the walk through the area was very nice to see and hear the wildlife
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Martindeggbtinternet
Mar 3, 2026
Zealandia Trip - 2 hour tour through the sanctuary with a guide, the sanctuary is impressive, very lush and plentiful trees and plants. The guide was very knowledgeable about the plants, birds, animals and the history of the area and sanctuary. The tracks are easy to walk, we saw a good number of birds and a lizard.
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Aileen_s
Mar 8, 2026
poor but the walk was lovely - Disappointed with the guide But it did rain which we weren't expecting. Might be worth paying on a nice day.
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From $41
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).