KIWI NORTH : MUSEUM, KIWI HOUSE AND HERITAGE PARK

Ouvert tous les jours de 10h à 16h. 25 $ par adulte. 10 $ par enfant (plus de 5 ans). 65 $ famille

Kia ora and welcome - Kiwi North is a 25-hectare park made up of three unique areas – our Conservation and Native Species area, Whangarei Museum, and Heritage Park. Kiwi North is a registered charity, meaning that your ticket helps our conservation and preservation efforts.

Your journey begins in our Conservation and Native Species area. This is home to unique New Zealand wildlife such as kiwi, weta, geckos and invertebrates, in natural habitats that support conservation efforts. Experience the only nocturnal kiwi house north of Auckland. It is dark in the kiwi house so you can observe the kiwi as they would be during the night, as they are a nocturnal animal. Attend a kiwi feeding at 11am or 3pm daily with our expert ZAA accredited keepers. Our kiwi are part of a national programme focused on advocacy and supplementing the wild kiwi population. We hold young kiwi until they are old enough to breed.

Next, explore the Whangarei Museum which highlights the early history of the region, such as the whaling and Kauri industries. Wonder at the ancient bones of the now extinct Moa that lay undiscovered for over 2000 years until they were unearthed by a private landowner in a cave on a Northland property. Marvel at the hand-carved Waka Tiwai (river waka) born from the mighty totara and kauri trees.

Finally, relax and stroll through our Heritage Park. Wander through 25 hectares of park-like grounds and native bush and spot a train on the vintage railway. Explore significant historic buildings such as Glorat, the Clarke Homestead, the octagonal Oruaiti Chapel, the original jail cells for the women of Whangarei, Riponui Pah School, and Jane Mander’s writing study. Discover unique, independently-run vintage and restoration clubs and societies who welcome visitors on the days their workshops are open.

Remember to visit our Gift Shop on your way out - when you buy from our unique collection of gifts, you help us to continue our conservation and heritage work, and enable us to share our stories. Thank you.