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Matakana Kiwi Wilderness Experience

Embark on a Kiwi encounter wilderness experience and explore the beautiful region of Matakana in our comfortable luxury vehicle from Auckland. If you like to spend an evening marvelling at unspoilt countryside, exploring riverside towns, and enjoying the special things to do around Auckland, then this tour is for you. Our private tours have a distinctly local flavour and charm. We have hand-picked our day tours to ensure you see the ‘best of the best’ at Matakana. Enjoy a kiwi bird encounter and spotting in the native forest, exploring the Tāwharanui bird sanctuary, home to the New Zealand Kiwi!

Duration

Half Day

Location

Auckland & Matakana

Tour Type

Private Tour

Kiwi Spotting & Scenic Tours

Price From

NZ $525

Per Person

Tour Summary

Embark on a Kiwi encounter wilderness experience and explore the beautiful region of Matakana in our comfortable luxury vehicle from Auckland. If you like to spend an evening marvelling at unspoilt countryside, exploring riverside towns, and enjoying the special things to do around Auckland, then this tour is for you. Our private tours have a distinctly local flavour and charm. We have hand-picked our day tours to ensure you see the ‘best of the best’ at Matakana. Enjoy a kiwi bird encounter and spotting in the native forest, exploring the Tāwharanui bird sanctuary, home to the New Zealand Kiwi!

Tour Highlights

  • Enjoy a scenic drive through lush countryside with excellent photo opportunities.

  • Witness the stunning East Coast scenery.

  • Experience breath-taking views that reach far and wide to the horizon.

  • Explore the gorgeous Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary.

  • Enjoy one of the unique bird watching experience.

  • Experience the Northern Brown Kiwi’s habitat.

  • Marvel a night walk through Tāwharanui Regional Park.

  • Witness a chance to hear, and possibly even see the elusive Kiwi!

Journey Inclusions

  • Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.

  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.

  • Complimentary refreshments and water onboard.

  • Complimentary high-speed internet onboard the minibus.

  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.

  • Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus.

  • Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.

  • Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish.

Tour Inclusions

  • Admission to 3-hour fully guided small group Kiwi watching & wilderness experience.

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