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Learn about conservation work at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre and possibly see New Zealand’s best native inhabitants with their chicks in the aviaries.

Learn about conservation work at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre and possibly see New Zealand’s best native inhabitants with their chicks in the aviaries.

Highlights

  • Daily talks and feedings, free with every entrance ticket
  • Possibly see kiwi, chicks and eggs in the nocturnal house and nursery (during breeding season)
  • Explore the ngahere (forest)
  • Great day out for the whole family!
  • Onsite Kākā Café

Enjoy a day out at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, an unfenced sanctuary for native wildlife! Experience a 942-hectare forest home to wild kōkako and kākā, while the centre’s aviaries breed endangered birds for release across Aotearoa.

Learn about conservation work, possibly see birds with their chicks in the aviaries and you may also come across wild birds in the forest such as the tītipounamu (rifleman), kārearea (New Zealand falcon) and the kererū (wood pigeon). You might also glimpse advocacy birds like Kahurangi the kōkako!

Grab a spot of lunch and refuel at the Kākā Café which serves fresh kai (food) overlooking the takahē! Enjoy a range of freshly baked goods and favourites including wraps, paninis and toasties. Kākā Café includes a special children’s menu and caters to a variety of dietary requirements.

Pūkaha (at Mount Bruce) has been breeding wildlife since the early 1960s and is a partnership between Rangitāne o Wairarapa and the Department of Conservation. Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre are a non-profit and all proceeds go back into our conservation projects.

Explore the native wildlife at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, perfect for the whole family!


Join in on the following daily talks, free with every entrance ticket:

12:00pm: Kiwi

1:30pm: Longfin Eel

3:00pm: Kākā

Please Note: Last entry is at 5:00pm (summer) and 3:30pm (winter).

Access to the loop lookout track closes at 4:00pm (summer) and 2:30pm (winter).

Looking for more excitement? Check out the private tours Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre has to offer:

1 Hour Guided Tour

2 Hours Night Tour

Per Adult $24.00 (Ages 15+)
Per Child $9.00 (5 - 14 yrs)
Per Senior / Student $20.50
Family Pass $65.00 (2 adults and up to 4 children)
Infant $0.00 (Age 4 and under (must be accompanied by an adult))

What's included

  • Entry to Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

Location

  • 85379 State Highway 2, Masterton
  • (2 hours drive from Wellington or Napier)

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Summer Hours

    9:00am- 6:00pm

    During daylight savings

    Last Sunday in September first Sunday in April


    Winter Hours

    9:00am- 5:00pm

    First Sunday in April last Sunday in September

    Cafe closes at 5 pm in Summer and 4 pm in Winter

Available Bookings from 13 Nov to 26 Nov 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Per Adult$19.00
  • Per Child$7.10
  • Per Senior / Student$16.30
  • Family Pass$51.90
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$24.00
  • Per Child$9.00
  • Per Senior / Student$20.50
  • Family Pass$65.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$24.00
  • Per Child$9.00
  • Per Senior / Student$20.50
  • Family Pass$65.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$24.00
  • Per Child$9.00
  • Per Senior / Student$20.50
  • Family Pass$65.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$19.00
  • Per Child$7.10
  • Per Senior / Student$16.30
  • Family Pass$51.90
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$19.00
  • Per Child$7.10
  • Per Senior / Student$16.30
  • Family Pass$51.90
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$19.00
  • Per Child$7.10
  • Per Senior / Student$16.30
  • Family Pass$51.90
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$19.00
  • Per Child$7.10
  • Per Senior / Student$16.30
  • Family Pass$51.90
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$24.00
  • Per Child$9.00
  • Per Senior / Student$20.50
  • Family Pass$65.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$24.00
  • Per Child$9.00
  • Per Senior / Student$20.50
  • Family Pass$65.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$24.00
  • Per Child$9.00
  • Per Senior / Student$20.50
  • Family Pass$65.00
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$19.00
  • Per Child$7.10
  • Per Senior / Student$16.30
  • Family Pass$51.90
  • Infant Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$19.00
  • Per Child$7.10
  • Per Senior / Student$16.30
  • Family Pass$51.90
  • Infant Free of Charge
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Nicolas Marchant from France wrote on 21 July 2023

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Incroyable expérience et de superbes oiseaux très bien traitée , petit coup de coeur pour le okako

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Alexis from France wrote on 25 December 2018

Joli endroit où on a enfin vu notre premier kiwi

Joli endroit pour une étape d'une à deux heures sur place. Plusieurs interventions sont prévues au cours de la journée pour aller plus loin sur la compréhension de différentes espèces. On a particulièrement aimé la volière où on peut entrer en plein coeur et bien sûr les kiwis.

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Remy from France wrote on 22 October 2017

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Une réserve d'oiseaux qui semble bien gérée ! Les lieux et les oiseaux ont l'air bien soignés et non stressés. Super personnel

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Barbara Steyer from France wrote on 14 May 2016

Awesome

Agréablement surprise et entièrement satisfaite de cette visite. On a enfin pu voir des kiwis et un bébé ! Le parc est plaisant et les employés chaleureux :)

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Stephanie from New Zealand wrote on 06 June 2021

Very nice place

We were short on time and didn't take the long walks but would have liked to. We got there when it opened and felt like we had it all to ourselves. Hard time seeing most of the animals, especially ones in the aviaries so that was a bit disappointing. But the staff was very nice and helpful. We weren't able to stay for feedings either, would like to have seen that.

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From Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre - Entry

Kia ora Stephanie, Thanks so much for your review! We're sorry you weren't able to stay for a longer visit and experience the daily talks or longer walks. It is so special having the whole Reserve to yourself. Hope to see you again soon!

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10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July

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Per Adult Ages 15+

Per Child 5 - 14 yrs

Per Senior / Student

Family Pass 2 adults and up to 4 children

Infant * Age 4 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)

*This option must be made together with another price type.
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