Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery

The National Kiwi Hatchery is the national leader in kiwi husbandry, egg incubation systems, hatching techniques and kiwi chick rearing. 

Join one of our experiences and take an immersive journey where you'll learn about Kiwi, their native environment and what makes them truly iconic the world over.  Delve into darkness and spot kiwi in our purpose-built nocturnal house and discover the secrets of the kiwi in our interactive displays. 

Chat to our Kiwi experts and learn the secrets of the kiwi and what makes this bird our cherished national icon. 

Educational, thought-provoking and truly unique experiences, you'll get to see how we're helping kiwi at the largest and most successful kiwi hatchery in the world. You'll be participating in global conservations efforts with 100% of your ticket price goes straight back to our kiwi hatching programme.

Plan your visit

Kiwi hatching season is September to March. During these months you'll get the opportunity to see kiwi eggs being incubated, learn about the hatching process and see newly hatched kiwi chicks.

Between April and August there may not be eggs or chicks to see on site, but our resident adult kiwi will be foraging in our Nocturnal House for you to observe.

Location & opening hours

The National Kiwi Hatchery is located in a picturesque valley on the Agrodome Farm, 141 Western Road, Ngongotahā,10 minutes from downtown Rotorua.

We are open 7 days a week, including public holidays with tours running at set times throughout the day between 9am and 2.30pm. 

Bookings

We recommend booking online to reserve your space or contact us for further information or to make a reservation by phone.

Please ensure you check in at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Transport is provided from Agrodome to National Kiwi Hatchery and will depart 15 minutes prior to your booked tour time.

"Informative and entertaining"

This tour, led by Melanie, was informative and fun. We learned a lot about the conservation and repopulation efforts. These flightless birds are amazing and beautiful. A wonderful experience.
- Alissa