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Christchurch Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
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).
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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kellyl6 from New Zealand wrote on 16 February 2026
The best of the best
The absolute best animal experience in New Zealand hands down - and I have visited over 30 different ones. If you’re an animal lover you won’t be sorry you bought a ticket for here.
Kei Sato from New Zealand wrote on 19 May 2025
Great place to visit
My parents from Japan really enjoyed.
michaelm25 from New Zealand wrote on 23 March 2025
A must experience in Chch
Fun experience. The Kids love it
lenab10 from New Zealand wrote on 23 May 2026
Wonderful and great place
My husband and I visited the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve on our honeymoon vacation in October 2025. We wanted to see a kiwi (there are three kiwis living there, but we just saw one) and keas. The reserve is home to indigenous birds and animals as well as non-native ones. We spent most of the time in the kiwi house and in the kea aviary. We got the feeling that the inhabitants of the reserve are treated well, have enough space and have a good and protected life (though I’m not a supporter of ‘zoos’). The path follows through the park in gentle curves and provides shady as well as sunny areas. For those with children, the reserve holds a great opportunity to see all kinds of animals including feeding them. It’s definitely worth a visit!
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judy08 from New Zealand wrote on 11 March 2026
Had fun!
We enjoyed our encounters with different animals in the reserve!