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The West Coast Wildlife Centre is an all weather visitor attraction located in Franz Josef, presenting rare Kiwi in an authentic environment.

The West Coast Wildlife Centre is an all weather visitor attraction located in Franz Josef, presenting rare Kiwi in an authentic environment.

The West Coast Wildlife Centre is an all weather visitor attraction located in Franz Josef.

The centre is the sole provider of the BNZ Operation Nest Egg TM incubation and captive rearing programme for the Rowi and Haast tokoeka, New Zealand's rarest Kiwi.

The forest and bush around the West Coast is dense and virtually completely untouched and the undergrowth is home to incredible wildlife, - much of which is rarely seen as it is often only active at night.

The superb quality nature films and interactives at the West Coast Wildlife Centre bring you the very special opportunity to view Juvenile Rowi - our rarest kiwi - in a natural walk through Nocturnal House setting with this fabulous wildlife New Zealand tour.

The West Coast Wildlife Centre is one of the largest Kiwi Captive Rearing facilities in New Zealand and since opening in 2010 has successfully raised and released 180 Kiwi Chicks.

The Centre also brings to life the yarns and tales of the people of the West Coast; who mined, hunted, struggled and lived in this breathtaking but harsh environment.

Adult $38.00
Child $20.00 (5 - 15 years)

Location

  • Cnr Cowan & Cron Streets, Franz Josef

Notes

  • Conditions: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Child age is from 5-15 years.

  • All entry tickets help contribute to Kiwi conservation and the fight for Kiwi survival..

Available Bookings from 12 May to 25 May 2025

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  • Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$38.00
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  • Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$38.00
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  • Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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  • Adult$32.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$18.00

  • Adult$38.00
  • Child$20.00

  • Adult$35.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$18.00

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

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Sophia Jaeger from Germany wrote on 12 October 2022

Perfekte Chance um Kiwi in Echt zu sehen

Die 2 kleinen Kiwis konnten wir sehr gut beobachten und haben in unserer Zeit in Neuseeland endlich unsere ersten Kiwi gesehen. Da Kiwi nachtaktiv sind, war der Raum zwar dunkel, aber dadurch waren sie sehr aktiv. Auch die Informationstafeln waren interessant, aber die Kiwi definitiv das Highlight.

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reiseratte from Austria wrote on 30 December 2017

gute chance kiwis zu sehen

hingehen und kiwis sehen sehr informativ

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Rosemary Ripley from United Kingdom wrote on 23 March 2025

Nice experience on a rainy day

Interesting exhibition and seeing live Kiwis made it worthwhile. Good cafe with plenty of choice

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Oumou Mcara from New Zealand wrote on 19 April 2025

Interesting to see…but maybe not worth the price

Great to see the 2 kiwis they had there…we got it at a good time so we were alone with them for a while. Still pretty expensive for a walk through though however all goes to supporting the centre I guess.

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deborahmckeon from Australia wrote on 19 March 2025

Overpriced

Overpriced. I do, however, understand that some of the money is going towards the conservation of the Kiwi. There were two Kiwis in the centre, we could only see one. Very dark, but that’s the environment they live in. Surprisingly bigger than I expected and was quiet active.

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