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Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre Guided Tour from Wellington

By Wainuiomata Taxis
Free cancellation available
Price is $167 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore the stunning Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, New Zealand’s premier captive breeding facility, just a scenic two-hour drive from Wellington. Nestled in 942 hectares of ancient Podocarp Forest, this sanctuary is home to unique endangered species including the iconic takahē and Manakara, the only white kiwi in captivity. Engage with passionate local iwi on the Te Hīkoi o Pūkaha guided walk, where you'll learn about Māori spirituality and enjoy traditional kai, including kawakawa tea and fried bread. Don't miss the cheeky kākā parrots at the Kākā Cafe while you soak in the natural beauty around you.

  • Scenic 2-hour drive through the Rimutaka Hills from Wellington
  • Explore diverse wildlife and learn about conservation efforts
  • Join the Te Hīkoi o Pūkaha guided walk, lasting 2.5 hours
  • Enjoy traditional Māori food and local stories with your guide

Activity location

  • Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
    • Rimutaka Hill Summit Carpark, Sh2
    • Featherston, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
    • Rimutaka Hill Summit Carpark, Sh2
    • Featherston, New Zealand

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Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre Guided Tour from Wellington
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$166.76 x 1 Adult$166.76
Total
Price is $166.76
Until Tue, Oct 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    travelling by car or van depends on the size of the group
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Hutt River Trail (Pass by)
as we leave wellington, we follow the edge of the harbor towards the Hutt valley behind, we follow the Hutt River which rambles down from upper Hutt
Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
  • 5m
we stop at the top of the rimutaka hill halfway to the Wairarapa to have a break and learn a little history about the road
Featherston
  • 15m
as we carry on down, we enter Featherston the first town in the Wairarapa this holds a museum to the pioneer days of the original train track
Wairarapa (Pass by)
We then travel through farming country passing through Greytown and Carterton on our way to Masterton
Masterton (Pass by)
We arrive in Masterton after travelling about 1 and 1/2hrs from wellington and continue onto our destination which is about 15minutes away
Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
when we arrive there will be a 2.5 hr. guided tour which includes meeting a passionate local iwi on an in-depth walk through the ngahere. Learn the Māori world view, spirituality and connection to place. Share kai (food) with your guide and fellow guests of kawakawa tea and fried bread. you will meet the Kiwi new Zealand's famous bird also feed eels and see kaka feeding and native ducks after the tour we head back to wellington

Location

Activity location

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    Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
    • Rimutaka Hill Summit Carpark, Sh2
    • Featherston, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Rimutaka Rd Summit Track And Pylon Track
    • Rimutaka Hill Summit Carpark, Sh2
    • Featherston, New Zealand

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