A truly unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at our world-renowned kiwi conservation programme.
Step ‘behind the glass’ for an immersive, 1 hour and 40 min exclusive experience as you join the hatchery team in a staff-only area of our state-of-the-art kiwi hatching facility. You'll learn about the incubation and chick rearing techniques from global experts and watch as the chicks complete their daily health check.
Watch on as our Kiwi Keepers complete the daily healthcare check on each of our kiwi chicks and enjoy the opportunity to have your photo with the chick (pending health check results).
You'll learn about Kiwi, their native environment and what makes them truly iconic the world over. Delve into darkness and spot foraging Kiwi in our purpose-built nocturnal house and discover the secrets of the Kiwi in our dozens of interactive displays.
Connect with Kiwi and make a difference - 100% of your ticket goes back to the kiwi hatching programme.
Pricing
| Up to 4 people (12yrs+) | $1,196 |
| Experience not suitable for infants or children under 12. Maximum of 6 people per group. | |
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| Additional person (12yrs+) | $299 |
Please check in at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Transport from Agrodome to National Kiwi Hatchery will depart 15 minutes prior to your booked tour time. Allow up to 1 hour and 40 minutes for the tour, including transportation. We are unable to deliver this experience to under 12s.
"Behind the Scenes Tour"
We had a wonderful time during the behind the scenes tour. We saw a very young chick get a health check which in addition to the comprehensive information provided by our guide Pippi made for a one in lifetime experience for me. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and would highly recommend this tour.
- Moccaron
Tour Details
Tour Times
Limited availability - only two departures per day.
Tour Duration
Please allow 1 hour 40 minutes for the tour and transportation to and from the Hatchery
Minimum Age
12 years of age, this experience is not suited to young children due to the scientific nature of the tour.
Exclusive
Maximum group size - six people