Whangarei Museum and Kiwi House at Heritage Park Live kiwi encounters at the Kiwi House in Northland, New Zealand

Kiwi House


Inside our Kiwi House

Day is transformed into night when our most famous native bird, the kiwi, wakes up. Here you will see a kiwi foraging for food as it would in the wild. The Kiwi is a nocturnal animal and the Kiwi House is kept dark so that visitors can see the bird in its natural enviroment. The Kiwi House was opened in 1990 raising public awareness of the endangered North Island Brown Kiwi. Our mandate is to promote and protect our endangered native species in partnership with other conservation organizations.


Gecko House

You will also have an opportunity to visit the Gecko House – but you will have to look hard as the gecko is a master of camouflage.


Entry Fee

Includes entry to Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Park grounds
Adult $10, Child over 3 to 16yrs $5, Under 3’s free, Family pass $25 (2 adults and 2 children) Prices in NZ Dollars


Guided Tours
During guided tours the habitat and territorial behaviour is explained and the impact of predators on this New Zealand national icon.


Shopping

Our well stocked souvenir shop sells books about our unique New Zealand animals, t-shirts, jewellery, clothing, toys, stationery and much more.


Northland Naturally - Official Northland Website   Member of the Northland Sustainable Tourism Charter Project   Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria   New Zealand Conservation Management Group   The Museums of New Zealand