Willowbank Kiwi experience

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch is one of the top New Zealand visitor attractions where you will experience New Zealand wildlife first hand and learn about the diversity of this country's natural environment and history. Willowbank prides itself on its conservation and rehabilitation of rare & endangered New Zealand species.

At Willowbank you are invited to watch, touch and feed our unique native wildlife, become friends with farm animals and learn about the introduced pests that have influenced New Zealand's bio-diversity.

Your trip to New Zealand will not be complete without seeing the New Zealand kiwi bird - at Willowbank, the kiwis are housed in an open and natural enclosure allowing you incredible viewing. After dark the breeding pairs can be viewed outside under the stars (a world first). Willowbank guarantee's that all visitors will enjoy a kiwi experience. Kiwi viewing, kiwi hospitality and kiwi cuisine.

For those nocturnal, visit after dark and experience the Ko Tane Maori Cultural Performance and New Zealand Wildlife Tour at night - Willobank is open until 10pm, Or join them under the sun, for an outstanding day of family entertainment and education. 

Willowbank has an award winning Christchurch restaurant. Lunch and dinner of sumptuous New Zealand cuisine is served daily. Cafe and a children's menu is available during the day. Reservations for evening meals are essential. Guests start their dining experience in an award-winning restaurant, acclaimed for its architecture and construction. With its floodlit views of surrounding wildlife and gardens, this very special environment has an ambience and atmosphere that is unsurpassed.

Text and images courtesy of www.willowbank.co.nz