Cute little stop near the gondola and a great chance to learn more about kiwis. Only takes an hour or two.





Explore our 5-acre oasis at Kiwi Park. A family-owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown, dedicated to saving our endangered wildlife species. We have over 20 species of native wildlife including New Zealand's national icon, the Kiwi and our living fossil, the Tuatara. Kiwi Encounters: Enjoy an unforgettable experience viewing Kiwi while learning about these fascinating birds from our professional wildlife team. Times: 10am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm, 4:15pm & 5pm (Oct-April) 10am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3:45pm & 4.30pm (May - Sep) Conservation Show: Get up close and personal with our most fascinating, endangered wildlife in this entertaining 30-minute free flight show. Times: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30 & 5:30pm (Summer) 11:30am & 3pm (Winter) Important: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before Kiwi Encounter, Subject to availability. Maximum occupancy in Kiwi House is 80 people. Kiwi House open at all times outside Kiwi Encounters for viewing.
Kiwi Encounters: 10am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2:15pm, 3pm, 4:15pm & 5pm (Oct- April) 10am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3:45pm & 4.43pm (May- Sep) Conservation Shows: 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm (Oct-April) 11.30am & 3pm (April- Sep)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $37 per person for this Queenstown experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in DE, CMN, JA, EN, EN, FR.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 366 verified reviews; it is run by Kiwi Park Queenstown.
Cute little stop near the gondola and a great chance to learn more about kiwis. Only takes an hour or two.
What a fantastic experience in Queenstown, a change from the fast, thrillseeking activities that seem to lure the tourists here, the Kiwi park is just a lovely, calm experience in a beautiful setting. It was so awesome to see Kiwi up close, as well as all of the other native birds. Handsdown a highlight of our day!
The experience was amazing! We love the park. It is very knowledgeable and we learn a lot about birds and how different species are taken cared of for their survival in the nature. We enjoyed looking at kiwis, different birds. Everything. The show was also must see. It helps us understand them.
Kia Ora, Thank you for leaving a kind review. Our lovely staff are always so happy to share knowledge on our native wildlife. So glad you were able to stroll around our Conservation Park and leave with some new knowledge. Thanks & Regards, Kiwi Park
Great wildlife park! Many chances to get close to some incredible NZ birds and animals. Their Kiwi exhibit is stunning!
Kia Ora, The native New Zealand wildlife is so special! Happy you were able to see them upclose in their natural habitats. Warm Regards, Kiwi Park
All well organised We enjoy day
Kia Ora! Thank you for visiting Kiwi Park and supporting our conservation mission. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Warm Regards, Kiwi Park
We did this activity because our other tour fell through but this activity was super nice and fun. It's much cheaper to buy tickets through Viator than through the main website. When we got there, one of the conservation talk show just started (11:30) so we joined. It was nice listening to a staff talk about the local animals and showing some to us. We then made our way to the 12:15 kiwi encounter session towards the back of the park. Please note you cannot use your phones nor cameras because kiwis are nocturnal animals and can be frightened by the lights. When it was time, we went into the dark room and got to see 4 kiwis behind glass panels. Then we simply explored the entire park. Some animals like reptiles were hibernating since it's winter and cold here. Overall it was a nice visit other than the fact we couldn't take pictures of the kiwis but they have QR codes with professional pictures taken so it was still good. The staff were all friendly and it was a nice and relaxing visit that lasted about 2 hours. A must visit for animal lovers for a quiet and relaxing activity!
Kia Ora Anthony, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you made the most of your visit by experiencing the 11:30 Conservation Show followed by the 12:15 Kiwi Encounter. It’s great to hear that you had a peaceful and relaxing visit. Thank you for understanding our strict no photography policy in the Kiwi houses, you’re right, Kiwi are nocturnal therefore the best way to view active awake Kiwi is in specialised nocturnal houses. We can understand that not being able to get your own photos of the Kiwi may have been disappointing but thank you for respecting this rule as our Kiwi safety and wellbeing is our top priority. Thank you for supporting our conservation efforts, we are funded purely by the generosity of our guests. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Warm Regards, Kiwi Park
We did this activity because our other tour fell through but this activity was super nice and fun. It’s much cheaper to buy tickets through Viator than through the main website. When we got there, one of the conservation talk show just started (11:30) so we joined. It was nice listening to a staff talk about the local animals and showing some to us. We then made our way to the 12:15 kiwi encounter session towards the back of the park. Please note you cannot use your phones nor cameras because kiwis are nocturnal animals and can be frightened by the lights. When it was time, we went into the dark room and got to see 4 kiwis behind glass panels. Then we simply explored the entire park. Some animals like reptiles were hibernating since it’s winter and cold here. Overall it was a nice visit other than the fact we couldn’t take pictures of the kiwis but they have QR codes with professional pictures taken so it was still good. The staff were all friendly and it was a nice and relaxing visit that lasted about 2 hours. A must visit for animal lovers for a quiet and relaxing activity!
Kia Ora, Thank you for coming to our park. The Conservation Show is a great way to see some animals up close while learning all about the importance of conservation in New Zealand. Thank you for highlighting the zero use of electronics in our nocturnal kiwi houses. Our top priority is protecting our native species and making them feel at home. The QR codes provide proffessional photos of our kiwi & are a great way to remember your Kiwi Experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm Regards, Kiwi Park
Privately run and doing their bit to save the Kiwi, didn't mind the entrance fee as for a good cause. So Kiwi houses and we saw 2 Kiwi. Other bird houses look a bit tired though.
Kia Ora! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and supporting our conservation mission! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed seeing Kiwi and learnt all about our Kiwi breed for release program. Our species restoration programs wouldn’t be possible without the support of our generous guests. Thank you for raising your concern about our species habitats, but please know our enclosures are frequently audited by DOC (Department of Conservation) to ensure they meet or exceed the guidelines for each species. Warm Regards, Kiwi Park
Staff were very informative and friendly. We enjoyed the close encounter show and seeing native NZ birds up close. Set in a beautiful sanctuary.
Kia Ora! Thank you for visiting Kiwi Park and rating your experience 5 stars. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the Kiwi Encounter and found our native wildlife fascinating! The native flora in NZ is truly stunning isn’t it, we’re glad you enjoyed the park surroundings. Thank you for supporting our conservation efforts and allows us to achieve our mission. Warm Regards, Kiwi Park
Was very clean and facitiy was updated nicely...staff were freindly and loads of accessable infirmation
Kia Ora! Thank you for sharing an insightful review about your time at Kiwi Park. Our guest feedback is so important to us as we continue to improve and grow. We're so pleased you enjoyed your visit and thank you for supporting our conservation mission. Warm Regards, Kiwi Park
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