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Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's most visited places for bird watchers. It is an internationally renowned sanctuary and is blessed with an abundance of native and endangered species like Little Spotted Kiwi, Takahe, and the cheeky Kaka who have...more

Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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Overnight Kiwi Spotting Tour on Kapiti Island

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from US$251.90

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Kapiti Island Day Tour

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from US$128.70

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f16addict

San Diego, California

14138

Reviewed 2 days ago

You'll want to stay overnight!

Review of: Overnight Kiwi Spotting Tour on Kapiti Island

Contrary to previous reviews, you should expect changing conditions on a daily basis as part of traveling. The weather can change, the ocean conditions can change so don't be disappointed if your boat trip to the island is cancelled. Just reschedule if you have the...More

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davewI2138VO

New Durham, New Hampshire

3415

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Great Expectations ... exceeded!

We had a great day-hike, overnight stay, and night walk. The staff were SO accommodating and friendly. THANKS for everything!

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SanDiegoLovesSnow

San Diego, CA

6556

Reviewed 3 days ago

Kiwis and kakas and takahes, oh my!

Review of: Overnight Kiwi Spotting Tour on Kapiti Island

What an amazing island! Seas were a bit rough and the 10 to 15 minute ride over from the mainland was a bit bumpy (not at all dangerous, just enough to be exciting). The super-tall tractor that pulls the boat into the water is really...More

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Kathgram

New Zealand

144

Reviewed 6 days ago

Wonderful Experience

Review of: Kapiti Island Day Tour

We enjoyed our nature experience on this beautiful Island. Great guided tour and history talk by Wayne, All Staff were friendly and helpful and served a wonderful lunch in the sun watching out for Keas. The weather was one out of the box which made...More

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Culture20573972524

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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Kapiti Island overnight stay.

It was a really nice experience. Learned a lot about the island, the birds but also the flora and the history of the people. The food was really good and well prepared. And the bed was so comfortable. Too bad we didn't spot a kiwi,...More

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gillm122

Wellington, New Zealand

169

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Olivia loves Pania

Review of: Overnight Kiwi Spotting Tour on Kapiti Island

Mum, Olivia and I had the most fantastic trip to Kapiti island. The weather the day before departure was horrible, however the clouds parted and we were blessed with fabulous weather for the two days. Pania was the most fantastic guide and hostess and my...More

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Peppy131

Christchurch, New Zealand

51

Reviewed 1 week ago

NZ bird haven

Review of: Kapiti Island Day Tour

Wonderful trip into original NZ (mammal free). The only disappointment was not being able to see anything from the top (512 M climb). We were keen to see the South Island etc, but we were in cloud. Birdsong was exquisite.More

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Kia ora Peppy131, Thanks for reviewing your recent trip to Kapiti Island. Well done on reaching the summit, it's a solid climb. I'm pleased to read you enjoyed the birdsong, we can only imagine what it must have been like on the mainland hundreds of...More

May C

62

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Breath of Fresh Air

Unique opportunity. We had one wet day with the birds and the otherwise quiet rain forest. The next day was bright and sunny with the canopy of trees providing shade. Amazing variety of birds flew and settled close by. Great hospitality, friendly informative staff, delicious...More

Thank May C

Kia ora May, Thanks so much for reviewing your recent stay on Kapiti Island with us. I'm pleased to read that you enjoyed your visit! Awesome that you got to experience Kapiti in both the rain & the sunshine - a different experience, but always...More

Tashiana G

122

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Definitely, a bird sanctuary!

Review of: Kapiti Island Day Tour

Kapiti Island is surprisingly well maintained and looked after up to today for pests or any other thing that can be harmful to the birds. We had a beautiful sunny weather on the day of our trip, the walk to the summit and through the...More

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Kia ora Tashiana G, Thanks for your review. Well done on making it to the summit - it's a great walk, especially on a beautiful day surrounded by the birdsong. We are really proud of our contribution to helping Kapiti Island become (and stay!) a...More

marilynrb

Christchurch, New Zealand

1515

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great experience

Review of: Kapiti Island Day Tour

Excellent day out, beautiful weather, friendy informative staff. Great session run by Pania on the history of Kapiti Island and it's inhabitants - human and wildlife. Lovely walk through regenerating bush rewarded with stunning views and plenty of birdsong and encounters. Kereru are huge!More

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Kia ora marilynb, Thanks for reviewing your day trip to Kapiti Island. Awesome to read that you encountered good weather - it's a beautiful place no matter the weather, but is particularly stunning on a sunny day! I'm pleased to read that you enjoyed Pania's...More

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irenemccully

ferry bookings times do we have to book before hand how long for end feb 2017 daytours?

25 April 2016|

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Yes you do need to book. It is the height of the Summer season so it would be wise to do it earlier rather than later. You can leave it to a few days before but why take a risk. I would do it as soon as you have... More