Adult price
$22
Child price
$11
Family of 4
$55
Minimum age
0+
Duration
2–3 hours (day) / 2 hours (night tour)
Rain-safe
No
Booking required
Recommended
Family suitability
9/10
Is Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Worth It for Families?
Zealandia is one of the world's most ambitious urban conservation projects — a predator-free valley in the hills above Wellington, home to tuatara, kākā, little blue penguins, and kiwi. Day visits let you walk the tracks and spot wildlife freely. The night tour (separate booking) almost guarantees kiwi sightings in the wild — genuinely one of the greatest NZ wildlife experiences.
Pricing note: Day entry. Night tour $95/adult, $50/child — book separately.
What's Included
Insider Tips
- 💡 Book the night tour in advance — it sells out fast and kiwi sightings are near-guaranteed
- 💡 Bring binoculars — the kākā parrots are noisy and visible in the canopy
- 💡 The shuttle from Cable Car Lane saves the steep walk up ($3 each way)
- 💡 Day visits: go in the morning when birds are most active
- 💡 Kids love spotting tuatara sunbathing on the rocks near the entrance
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Budget: $200–380/day · Best ages: All ages