See native Kiwi, cheeky Kea, Tuatara and the very rare Takahe - and much much more.
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).
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
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We think Willowbank's pretty awesome too. Thanks for visiting us recently!
Thank you! We're so happy to hear you had a fun experience!
We took our 3 year old granddaughter to Willowbank and had a wonderful time. Well-signposted, safe pathways meant for easy wandering. It's so good for children to be able to get close to animals. Though feeding the ducks got a bit close for comfort at times!! But this older kiwi had the delight of seeing 2 real kiwis at close quarters once noisy granddaughter had given up & moved on!! I had no idea there was such a variety of animals there. Fascinating for all age groups. The bird-life is amazing and not just our wonderful 'top 5.' Our visit was worth every penny! :-)
Even at a reduced cost $46 is way too much for the fun/enjoyment of willowbank. We only could arrive at 3 and by 5 we'd done everything and felt very underwhelmed
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flor2 from French Polynesia wrote on 04 February 2023
Endroit agréable
J'ai passé un bon moment dans la réserve, beaucoup d'animaux et des interactions possibles avec eux (sachets de nourriture à la vente au départ du circuit). Je suis venue pour voir les kiwi et j'ai pu en voir deux, je ne suis pas déçue.