To ensure you have the best experience on your tour, please remember:

• We ask everyone to conduct a biosecurity check of their bags before entering the sanctuary to ensure that Zealandia stays free from predators and invasive species. Please follow your guide’s instructions during the tour.

  
  

• This is an early-morning walk. Please remember that you are unlikely to see kiwi on this tour.

  
  

• Please arrive 10–15 minutes early, as late arrivals may miss their tour. For tours after 5pm, the Visitor Centre opens 30 minutes beforehand. After hours entry is up the driveway to the right of the building. There will be a sign directing you to this side entrance.

  
  

• This is a 3.5-hours guided outdoor experience, and tours commence in all weather conditions.

  
  

• Please bring with you: A waterproof jacket, plus additional warm layers, your camera and tripod (if you have one), sunscreen and sunhat, a water bottle and snacks. Waterproof lens/camera covers (if you have these).

  
  

• Sturdy footwear is essential as the ground is rough and uneven in places. For Health & Safety reasons we may turn away those with unsuitable footwear, e.g. jandals.

  
  

• Smoking or vaping is not permitted at any time within Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne or the Visitor Centre.

  
  

Photography Etiquette: Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is a safe space for many
endangered species. We ask you to please respect their wellbeing by staying on
the path and following your guide's lead. Please do not pursue and disturb
wildlife to gain the ultimate picture.

Want to explore Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne further? Your tour booking includes
General Admission to the sanctuary! General Admission can be used the day of
or the day after the booked tour date. Standard opening hours and last entry
times apply. Please check our website for current opening hours.

Contact us:

email: tours@visitzealandia.com

phone: +64 4 920 9209