Kiwi Guardians at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
Introduction
Discover New Zealand's unique wildlife and learn about them in daily ranger talks and feeds.- See the world's only white kiwi in captivity.
- Enjoy a walk through the free flight aviary, or explore the aviary walk or a bush walk.
- Watch takahē from the cafe deck.
- Join a ranger for one of four daily talks and feeds.
Image gallery
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You can see kōkako at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre Image: Mike Heydon / Jet Productions ©
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Walking through the free flight aviary Image: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre ©
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Manukura the white kiwi at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre Image: Mike Heydon / Jet Productions ©
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Get ready
Download the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre adventure map (PDF, 1,252K) and check out what you can do.
Go and explore
Look out for the Guardian Post when you get there. On it you'll find a special code word - write it down.
Getting there: Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is 29 km north of Masterton on SH1.
Entry fees apply.
Claim your reward
Tell us the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre code word to receive a Kiwi Guardians certificate and medal for this adventure.
Put the medal on your back pack or pencil case to show everyone the adventure you've had.
Each Kiwi Guardians place has a different medal - see how many you can collect.
