WildlifeHidden gem

Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre

Ngongotaha, Bay of Plenty

Small centre with NZ falcons, owls and other raptors, and daily flying displays.

Price
Entry fee, check website
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
60 min

A conservation centre for New Zealand's native birds of prey, including the karearea falcon. Flight demos are the highlight, and it is much less crowded than the big attractions nearby.

Good to know

  • Open Tuesday to Sunday, flying display at 11:30am so arrive by 11am
  • Check demo times when you arrive
  • Allow an hour
Best time
Morning
Open
All year
Getting there
State Highway 5, small car park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

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