Kiwi Hatchery Tour: Explore Kiwi Conservation

Experience world-class kiwi conservation techniques at the National Kiwi Hatchery. Witness the incubation, hatching, and rearing of kiwi chicks while supporting their conservation efforts.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The National Kiwi Hatchery - Experience conservation firsthand at one of the world’s largest and most successful kiwi hatcheries!
    The National Kiwi Hatchery leads the nation in kiwi care, egg incubation, hatching methods, and chick rearing. By participating in one of their experiences, visitors can witness the incubation of kiwi eggs, the hatching…
What's Included
  • Admission Ticket
  • 1 hour National Kiwi Hatchery guided experience
  • Interactive Kiwi Burrow
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Experience conservation firsthand at the world’s most successful kiwi hatchery!
The National Kiwi Hatchery stands as the national leader in kiwi care, specializing in egg incubation, hatching methods, and chick rearing. On a guided tour of the National Kiwi Hatchery, visitors will discover New Zealand’s esteemed kiwi conservation program, which has…

Location
The National Kiwi Hatchery
Western Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Torbaykaty
Oct 8, 2025
loved it - Fascinating. Very enthusiastic staff. Saw 3 adult kiwis, 2 just hatched (under 48hrs) and watched some older ones being fed. Learnt lots of interesting facts too
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Pamnord
Oct 5, 2025
Must-do activity when in Rotorua - Engaging tour guide took us through some very interesting facts about Kiwis, the threats that have put them at risk, and the efforts made to conserve the Kiwi population. We got to see three adult Kiwis running around their enclosures in a nocturnal house. And then a walk through the hatchery where we saw the egg incubators and “egg candling”, two newly hatched chicks sleeping off their exhaustion from the onerous hatching process, and one kiwi chick getting a health check and weighed. Absolutely adorable. Our guide patiently answered all our questions (there was always just one more) before letting us hit up the gift shop and binge on Kiwi plushies and souvenirs.
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Patty_h
Oct 4, 2025
Hatchlings! - We were very lucky and had a single kiwi foraging in the habitat, AND it’s hatchling season…so three babies were hatched! Otherwise it’s mostly info and exhibits. All very well done, especially as you may not actually see any birds and there’s no photography due the shyness of the kiwi. Timing is everything! There are two hatching periods during the year, Spring and, I believe, December…that’s the best opp to see babies! The staff is very helpful and informed.
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453nicolev
Oct 2, 2025
A tour you must do! - The National Kiwi Hatchery is on the grounds of the Agrodome and easy to navigate to. Such an amazing experience and was lucky to go at the right time of year to see baby kiwi chicks hatch. Recommend an earlier tour as the adult resident kiwi are more active in the mornings foraging for bugs than in the afternoon. The staff were very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. Programs like this are vital for the conservation of the species.
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Mrs_pud1
Oct 2, 2025
Fantastic experience - Fantastic way to learn and see kiwis. Enjoyed seeing those just hatched and in the brooder. The tour guide was great and very informative. Highly recommended.
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Ben
Oct 1, 2025
Great way to see Kiwi! - Lovely experience, the kids loved it! Got to see three Kiwi birds very active and also got to see eggs and 5 baby’s less than 48 hours old, good to know the money goes toward a good cause.
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Graeme
Sep 29, 2025
Must do when in Rotorua - Informative and educational. Up close to view kiwi’s in their preferred environments. The hatchery visit is a must to see the size of the egg and the size of the bird that exits the egg. Must do when in Rotorua.
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Christina_v
Sep 28, 2025
Kiwi Hatchery - Well worth the money to see the Kiwis. We got up close with the newly hatched chicks. Kai our guide was very informative
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Rebecca_h
Sep 23, 2025
Highly recommend! - Super informative and we got to see Kiwi's up close, including a baby one! So cute! Was a great experience
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Dana_d
Sep 22, 2025
Great experience and fun - Especially from September till March is great chance to see little kiwi birds chicks so cute.We learn so many things about the NZ icon. Was so forth it .
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up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).