Kiwi Park

One child goes free with each paying adult on mention of Kidz Go (all day access, includes Kiwi Encounter, exciting free-flight Conservation Show, audio tour).

The kids will love getting up close with over 20 species of native wildlife in our 5-acre breeding sanctuary where you can experience conservation in action.  
Come face to face with a kiwi at our kiwi Encounters.  Viewing is guaranteed!

Experience birds flying overhead in our exciting, extreme close-up free-flight Conservation Show – packed full of live animals and amazing facts.
Look into the prehistoric eye of our  ‘living dinosaur’, Tane the tuatara!     Take a forest walk and visit a Mãori village.

Come and visit our free-of-charge Honey Bee Centre. Learn more about the importance of bees and see our transparent hive.  Can you spot the Queen? 
Gift shop onsite.  By visiting the park you are also contributing to the breeding programmes we undertake for endangered New Zealand bird species. 

We are easy to find, situated just a five minute walk from the Queenstown town centre and just below the Skyline gondola terminal.  The park is adjacent to a public car park.  The park also features a replica of an early Maori hunting village, a retail centre, a native garden trail which is ideal for strolling and an entertaining and educational conservation show held daily (allow 30 minutes for the show).

Prices

Adult (age 16-64)  Price:$52
Child (age 5-15) Price:$26
Family (2 adults & up to 3 kids) Price: $128 (One child free per adult if you mention Kidz Go).
Friend of the Park Pass $89
Covers one adult and up to three complimentary children for one year.

The Kiwi Park has the following features:

Kiwi Encounter

Have you ever thought about what a kiwi eats for breakfast? Or wondered why they are the only bird in the world with nostrils at the tip of their beak? Relax and let our team of passionate wildlife keepers educate you with astonishing facts about these weird and wonderful birds. Our specially designed nocturnal house will provide you with the best kiwi viewing in the country.

Kiwi Encounter Times:
10am, 12pm, 1.30pm & 4.30pm (May-Sep)
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm & 5pm (Oct-April)

Conservation Show

Here you'll meet the stars of our park.  Be amazed by the size, colour and intelligence of our native birds as they fly in our outdoor theatre!  Presented by the park's team of skilled and passionate animal lovers, this entertaining show will have you laughing, learning and discovering just how special our native wildlife really is and the threats they face in the wild.

Conservation Show Times
11am & 3pm (May-Sep)
11am, 1.30pm & 4pm (Oct-April)

Self-guided audio tour

Specially recorded individual commentary players mean you can hear all about the family’s work from the people at the heart of the operation since 1986. Your personally controlled audio player allows you to roam around the park at your own pace. Beautifully produced, educational and fun! 

Available in English, German, French, Chinese & Japanese.