Meet Native NZ Wildlife with Admission to The National Kiwi Centre in Hokitika
Get up close with New Zealand’s extraordinary wildlife at The National Kiwi Centre. This interactive indoor experience invites visitors to discover the secrets of Aotearoa’s most iconic creatures. Watch the shy kiwi forage in a purpose-built nocturnal house, marvel at prehistoric tuatara and get hands-on with freshwater eels and kōura (crayfish). With engaging exhibits, live feedings and conservation education, the centre offers an enriching experience for wildlife lovers of all ages.
Inclusions
- Valid for one infant (0–4), one child (5–16), one adult (17+) or one family (two adults + three children)
- General admission to The National Kiwi Centre in Hokitika
- Interact with New Zealand’s national icons, including West Coast kiwi, tuataras, freshwater eels and kōura (crayfish)
- Daily eel feeding
- Catch and release a crawly (crayfish) experience
- Available every day: Sessions from 9am–4pm
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 7 days after purchase
- As long as 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
Every day
Important:
- Exclusions: Food, drinks, and hotel transfers
- Any additional expenses to be paid directly to The National Kiwi Centre on the day of visit
- Opening hours are subject to change without notice. Please check opening hours on The National Kiwi Centre official website prior to visiting here
- Eel feedings take place at 10am, 12pm and 3pm daily
- Please allow up to 1.5 hours for this experience
Terms & Conditions:
- Child rate applies for children aged 5–16. Children aged 4 and under are considered to be infants and are free of charge but are still required to be listed when booking
- Late arrival may shorten activity time
- This offer is not valid with any other offers, special membership discounts or promotions
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
The National Kiwi Centre
Located in Hokitika on New Zealand’s rugged West Coast, The National Kiwi Centre offers an engaging, family-friendly experience. Visitors can observe nocturnal kiwi, feed ancient longfin eels and interact with tuatara and freshwater crayfish in an indoor attraction perfect for all weather conditions.