Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is one of the top New Zealand visitor attractions, where you can experience New Zealand wildlife first hand and learn about the diversity of this country's natural environment and history.

Nowhere else in New Zealand will you find such a wide range of New Zealand wildlife so close to you. You are invited to watch, touch and feed the unique native wildlife, become friends with the farm animals and learn about the introduced pests that have influenced New Zealand's bio-diversity.

Willowbank is home to New Zealand's largest and most accessible kiwi viewing area and provides you with a " Kiwi Guarantee" that all visitors will enjoy a kiwi experience. Kiwi viewing, kiwi hospitality and kiwi cuisine.

Grab a coffee and something to eat from Willowbank's café or award winning restaurant, and stay and experience the Ko Tane Maori Cultural Performance. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve has created a full entertainment experience with a uniquely New Zealand flavour.