Zealandia by Day: Small group native forest and wildlife tour
Overview
The ultimate way to experience Aotearoa New Zealand's rare and amazing wildlife! Enjoy an engaging and informative walk through the picturesque eco-sanctuary on this 2-hour small group tour and witness native wildlife living wild. Soak up the beautiful scenery while learning more about New Zealand’s unique ecological history. Experience firsthand why Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne has been named the top tourism operation in Aotearoa New Zealand 2023, winning the prestigious Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award.
Zealandia by Day tours in Mandarin require a minimum number of four participants to operate. If the minimum number is not reached, we may have to cancel the tour.
What's Included
- Tour ticket includes general admission on the day of and day after your tour.
- Professional Tour Guide
- Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
53 Waiapu Road
Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Arrive at the Visitors Centre 15 minutes before your tour start time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Photography allowed on this tour
- Please enquire about service animal entry before booking.
- Some of the tracks are wheelchair accessible, private tours are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5306P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Tour ticket includes general admission on the day of and day after your tour.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase).
- Food and drinks.
- Lunch.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Zealandia by Day: Small group native forest and wildlife tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Zealandia by Day: Small group native forest and wildlife tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour ticket includes general admission on the day of and day after your tour.
- Professional Tour Guide
- Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Arrive at the Visitors Centre 15 minutes before your tour start time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Photography allowed on this tour
- Please enquire about service animal entry before booking.
- Some of the tracks are wheelchair accessible, private tours are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
