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Wildlife Centre Experience

By Wainuiomata Taxis
Free cancellation available
Price is €143 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore the stunning Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, New Zealand’s premier captive breeding facility, just a scenic two-hour drive from Wellington. Nestled in 942 hectares of ancient Podocarp Forest, this sanctuary is home to unique endangered species including the iconic takahē and Manakara, the only white kiwi in captivity. Don't miss the cheeky kākā parrots at the Kākā Cafe while you soak in the natural beauty around you.

  • Scenic 2-hour drive through the Rimutaka Hills from Wellington
  • Explore diverse wildlife and learn about conservation efforts
  • Join the 1 hour tour
  • meet the kiwi
  • Feed the eels
    *Minium of 2 people to max of 5 people
    Return journey 2.30pm arrive back in Wellington approx 4.30pm
Activity location
  • Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
    • Rimutaka Hill Summit Carpark, Sh2
    • Featherston, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
    • Rimutaka Hill Summit Carpark, Sh2
    • Featherston, New Zealand

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Wildlife Centre Experience
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€142.84 x 2 Adults€285.68
Total
Price is €285.68
Until Mon, 12 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Our cabinet changes frequently and includes daily specials. Choose from house made favourites such as wraps, paninis and toasties; fresh salads in summer; and hearty soups in winter.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    travelling by car or van depends on the size of the group
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
  • 5m
As we leave the Hutt Valley we climb for 15 minutes to the top of the rimutaka hill halfway to the Wairarapa to have a break and learn a little history about the road
Hutt River Trail (Pass by)
As we leave wellington, we Travel for approx. 30 minutes following the edge of the harbour and we follow the Hutt River which rambles down from upper Hutt
Featherston (Pass by)
We then drop down taking 15 minutes before we enter Featherston the first town in the Wairarapa this holds a museum to the pioneer days of the original train track
Wairarapa (Pass by)
We then travel for 30 minutes travelling through farming country passing through Greytown and Carterton on our way to Masterton
Masterton (Pass by)
We arrive in Masterton after travelling about 1 and 1/2hrs from wellington and continue onto our destination which is about 30 minutes away
Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
when we arrive, there will be a 1.5 hr. guided tour you will meet the Kiwi new Zealand's famous bird also feed eels and see kaka feeding and native ducks after the tour and lunch we head back to wellington

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
    • Rimutaka Hill Summit Carpark, Sh2
    • Featherston, New Zealand
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
    • Rimutaka Hill Summit Carpark, Sh2
    • Featherston, New Zealand

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