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Whitford Bird Garden - Flora, Fauna & Art Experience

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Visitors of all ages welcome by appointment, individually, families & groups. Walk amongst native exotic trees & feed birds and special occasions catered for two.

Visitors of all ages welcome by appointment, individually, families & groups. Walk amongst native exotic trees & feed birds and special occasions catered for two.

Highlights

  • Guided tour of native & exotic plants & birds in open space & walkthrough aviary
  • Visitors of all ages welcome by appointment, individually, families & groups
  • A walk-in free flight aviary, stunning flora & fauna & a gallery of world class artworks
  • Private function venue hire available for group bookings
  • Educational tour and special occasions catered too

Discover a peaceful world of colour, creativity and conservation at Whitford Bird Garden. This beautifully established aviary and garden sanctuary showcases an extraordinary collection of native and exotic plants alongside vibrant birdlife, creating a truly immersive nature experience.

Recognised as one of the country’s finest gardens and the recipient of multiple awards over more than two decades, Whitford Bird Garden has become a cherished destination for both local and international visitors.

The vision of Auckland-born, internationally acclaimed artist and conservationist Blake Twigden, the garden was designed as a tranquil retreat that inspires appreciation and care for wildlife. Stroll through lush grounds, step inside the walk-in free-flight aviary where birds move freely around you, and explore a gallery showcasing world-class artwork.

It’s a place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience the harmony between art, flora and fauna in one unforgettable setting.

Itinerary

  • 10 minutes viewing painting in the art gallery centre upon arriving
  • 30 minutes guided tour in the garden & aviary
General Admission ¤20.00
Group Rate General Admission ¤15.00 (4 or more people)

What's included

  • 50 minutes guided tour in the garden as per itinerary

Duration

  • Allow approx 50 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • 100 Trig Road
  • Whitford 2571
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Opening Hours:

    Friday Only - feeding sessions at 1pm (Prebooking is required)

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

3.8

11 reviews

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hildat from New Zealand wrote on 17 October 2022

Whitford Bird Garden

Fantastic experience and I will recommend it to my friends! The host is very nice and it is a relax and delightful experience.

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Juhi Mukherjee from New Zealand wrote on 25 June 2022

Bird garden

Amazing place to see different species of birds and to know the story behind whitford bird garden

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From Whitford Bird Garden - Flora, Fauna & Art Experience

Good morning Juhi, thank you very much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear you've had a great experience at the garden. There is a garden bird survey happening this week and welcome you feel free to participate: https://gardenbirdsurvey.nz/ Thanks and have a nice day! The Whitford Bird Garden Team

Xiying Chen from New Zealand wrote on 02 May 2022

Wonderful Garden

We had a wonderful time in the garden and everything was just amazing! Thank you very much for the lovely guide and we will be back again!

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From Whitford Bird Garden - Flora, Fauna & Art Experience

Thank you so much for your lovely photo and great review. We are so happy that you had a great experience here. Look forward to seeing you again next time. All the best! The Whitford Bird Garden

parnil from New Zealand wrote on 15 July 2022

Fiji

Short your

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Andrea AdamsGibson from New Zealand wrote on 30 April 2022

Nothing to see here

Don't bother going

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