Wildlife

Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

Mount Bruce, Manawatū-Whanganui

Native bush reserve where you can see kiwi, kākā, takahē and tuatara up close.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
3 hours

A conservation centre on State Highway 2 with an aviary, a kiwi house and a mountain bush walk. The kākā feed in the afternoon, and there is a good cafe on site.

Good to know

  • Time your visit for the daily kākā feed
  • Book a kiwi encounter ahead if you want one
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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