The 2 Wildlife Trips in Auckland That Are Worth the Drive

1.Auckland (Tawharanui): Wild Kiwi Bird Spotting Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $89Our pick

Join guides such as Legend, Chris, Millie, or Lucas for a slow, respectful night walk at Tāwharanui Regional Park. Search for North Island brown kiwi, listen for nocturnal wildlife, and use supplied torches, headlamps, binoculars, or a telescope for stargazing. Transport and glamping can be added.

“Fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable guide. We saw some kiwis and also had a chance to do stargazing.”

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2.Private tour from Auckland – Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $619Top rated

Travel privately from Auckland with driver-guide Warren or another professional guide to Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Otorohanga Kiwi House, and Zealong Tea Estate. Your 10-hour day includes transport, lunch, snacks, tea tasting, entry tickets, and a guided cave boat ride.

“We had an amazing private tour from Auckland that included the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the Kiwi Bird experience, and high tea at Zealong Tea Estate — and every part of it was incredible! Our driver and guide, Warren, truly made the daRead more”

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