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ZEALANDIA is a world first conservation attraction where a unique protected natural area is being patiently restored. Some of New Zealand's rarest and most endangered wildlife has been released inside ZEALANDIA like the little spotted kiwi, tuatara, saddleback, stitchbird and kaka.

Stroll leisurely around regenerating native bush, lakes and historical buildings at your own pace or book a guided tour during the day or night. You can walk across a unique historic dam, see a 19th century goldmine carved deep into the hillside, take a scenic ride on an electric boat or picnic on the lawns by the wetlands. All less than 10 minutes from Parliament Buildings.

The Visitor Centre is at the end of Waiapu Road, Karori (first left after the Karori tunnel). Waiapu Road junction is on Bus routes 3, 12, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23.

For bookings on day or night guided tours please call the Zealandia Visitor Centre on ph 04 920 9200.

Open hours
Monday to Sunday 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm)
Night tour times vary throughout the year
Closed Christmas Day

Tours
Sanctuary Introduction tours - $33 per adult, $15 per child (5-16), under 5’s free
Sanctuary Escape - $55 per adult, $30 per child (5-16), under 5’s free
Sanctuary by Night - $60 per adult, $35 per child (12-16) minimum age of 12 years for this tour

Members 50% discount off night tour.

Accessibility
ZEALANDIA offers some easy grade, no-step tracks suitable for wheelchairs or the vision impaired. As the Sanctuary is a wilderness area, it is requested that vision impaired and people in wheelchairs have a companion with them. A guided tour is recommended for vision impaired persons. Guide dogs are permitted. There is a large car-park with disabled parking available.