Whangarei Museum
Location
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The Whangarei Museum and Kiwi House at Heritage Park visitor attractions are Museum Exhibition Centre, live Kiwi, Gecko, Historic buildings, bush walks, Live Days, events, early maori and settler collections, native species, night viewing and train rides.
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.
Hours:
Winter hours
1st May to 30th September 10am to 3pm
Summer hours
1st October to 30th April 10am to 4pm
Office hours
9am to 4.30pm daily.