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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

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See native Kiwi, cheeky Kea, Tuatara and the very rare Takahe - and much much more.

See native Kiwi, cheeky Kea, Tuatara and the very rare Takahe - and much much more.

Highlights

  • New Zealand's Tourism Awards 2025 Winner!
  • Guaranteed Kiwi viewing
  • Meet New Zealand's native animals and many more
  • Feed birds, fish and eels
  • A fun day out for the whole family

Willowbank is the only place where you can meet New Zealand's Big 5 wildlife with the cheeky Kea, the ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka, the very rare Takahe and of course the Kiwi. Kiwi viewing is guaranteed with no glass to hinder your view!

Feed the eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the Kiwi as it forages by your feet. Embark on a journey through the history of New Zealand. See the impact of introduced species in 'Wild NZ'. Meet old livestock breeds in 'Heritage NZ'. Experience native wildlife in 'Natural NZ', and share our hope for their future. Relax and enjoy your experience in conservation.

Willowbank is a place close to both Christchurch city and the International Airport, where culture and conservation combine.

Bring a picnic or grab a bite to eat from our onsite cafe! Close encounters of the 'wildlife kind' are a Willowbank trademark.

Guided Kiwi Tour available at 2pm (additional charges apply).

Adult $36.50
Child $13.00 (Aged 5 - 15 years)

Location

  • 60 Hussey Road
  • Harewood
  • Christchurch 8051

Restrictions

  • Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is open from 9.30am daily. Kids aged under 5 years old go free!

  • Your Bookme booking is valid, even if you wish to arrive within 30 minutes either way of your booked time, but but additional fees will apply on arriving outside of this stipulated time.

Available Bookings from 23 Jan to 5 Feb 2026

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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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Kei Sato from New Zealand wrote on 19 May 2025

Great place to visit

My parents from Japan really enjoyed.

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michaelm25 from New Zealand wrote on 23 March 2025

A must experience in Chch

Fun experience. The Kids love it

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Celestria Pampling from New Zealand wrote on 21 January 2026

Excellent

Yes do this, huge place really cool animals

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mismae01 from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2026

Willow banks visit

Willow bank was a good day out for the kids. Interacting with the animals was the best part. Great to see well looked after natural habitats. Staff are friendly and the cafeteria was clean and tidy and good selection of hot food.

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Merran from New Zealand wrote on 03 January 2026

Highly recommend

I live in Christchurch and haven't been to Willowbank for about 30 years. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We were so lucky to see 2 kiwi running around and 1 came just below where we were standing. Highly recommend a visit.

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