Zealandia at Dawn

Experience an early morning in the sanctuary . Hear the songs of tīeke and hihi as they emerge from their nests and herald the start of a brand-new day. 

Depending on sunrise time, your guided tour begins up to 30 mins before dawn. The sanctuary’s nocturnal residents have just headed back to their burrows. As the valley awakens, watch the light change and let the crisp winter morning refresh and invigorate your senses. Being the first and only visitors in the valley, you are in for an exclusive, undisturbed experience. Listen to the beautiful dawn chorus, observe the bird’s cheerful morning activity, and feel reconnected to nature again. Your tour group will pause in the forest to enjoy a peaceful moment of quiet time with a hot cup of kawakawa tea.

At the end of the tour, recharge with breakfast at Rātā café as a reward for your early start. Ticket price includes the tea break in the valley, and a breakfast bagel and barista coffee/ hot drink at the café.

What You Might See:

Hihi | Tieke | Kākā | Kakariki | Takahē | Tuatara | Whitehead | Wētā | Kererū | Hihi | Bellbird

 

All proceeds raised through the sale of ZEALANDIA tour tickets contributes to the ongoing work of our sanctuary to restore nature. Your visit is an important part of the sanctuary’s success.

Overview

Duration: 3 hours, with breakfast from 9am
Departing: 6.30 am. Tour start time will be confirmed upon booking
Tours available: Saturday between 13 May - 26 August
Minimum Numbers: 4 people per tour
Maximum Capacity: 12 people per tour
Minimum Age:  12 years
Private tours available on request - Contact Us

 

Prices

Adult: $125
Child (ages 12-17): $80
Adult Members: $80
Child Members (ages 12-17): $55

 

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"This place is incredible. The scenery alone makes Zealandia well worth a visit, add the possibility of seeing some beautiful and rare wildlife makes it a place you’d be crazy to miss." - ZEALANDIA review by Lodge89, via Trip Advisor

 

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FAQs

When should I arrive? All tours visitors must arrive at the ZEALANDIA Visitor Centre 15 minutes before the tour start time. 
What should I wear? Dress to the conditions, with comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing and a waterproof layer just in case!
What if the weather is bad on the day of my tour? We go out in just about all conditions, so be prepared! In very extreme circumstances we may call off a tour for safety reasons. If this happens to your tour we will let visitors know as soon as possible and do our best to arrange a tour at a later date.

Is breakfast and/or coffee included in the ticket price? Yes! At the end of the tour, recharge with breakfast at Rātā café as a reward for your early start. Ticket price includes the tea break in the valley, and a breakfast bagel and barista coffee/ hot drink at the café.
Can I book my own private tour?  Absolutely! Just email us and we can arrange for you.
What if I have any mobility or accessibility requirements? We are pretty flexible in catering for any special requirements but we do need to know about them beforehand, so please contact tours@visitzealandia.com to see how we can accomodate you. We also have more general accessibility information here.
How do I get to ZEALANDIA? ZEALANDIA is just a 10 minute drive from the CBD, and also on multiple bus lines. See more here.

What payment methods are accepted? Online payment accept only Mastercard or Visa
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Terms and Conditions & cancellation policy can be found here. 

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ZEALANDIA By Day

 

Private Tour

 

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