Get up close and interactive with living icons of the West Coast at The National Kiwi Centre in Hokitika!
Meet our live kiwi, tuatara, giant long fin eels, crayfish, endemic fish, tropical fish, frogs, turtles and much more on this family friendly adventure.
Enjoy interesting commentary as our wildlife experts feed the endangered North Island Brown Kiwi. Experience for yourself what its like to feed our gigantic longfin eels 10am, 12pm and 3pm daily and try your skills at catching and releasing freshwater crayfish in our indoor lake area.
The National Kiwi Centre is situated in the heart of Hokitika in an undercover facility where you can meet the incredible wildlife in our specially designed nocturnal house that replicates their natural environment. A fun filled and informative activity the whole family will enjoy.
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Kids loved the fishing and the eel feeding and all the exhibits of fish and kiwi house. Unfortunately the glow worm display wasn't available which was slightly disappointing. Overall a lovely experience.
Phantastic Location, great to watch the Kiwi live. The whole center is made really magnificent
Best place I have been able to see Kiwis. Also had the chance of feeding eels. Friendly staff, relaxing environment, not a typical busy touristic place. Recommended.
We finally got to see 2 cute Kiwis! Fun place to be at , and worth the money as it contributes to the cause. Must be a riot with kids.
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David Ingle from New Zealand wrote on 05 December 2024
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Great experience, feeding the Eels was epic and seeing a real Kiwi was so cool. Thank you