185 Fairy Springs Road
Rotorua
3040
There are limited numbers on the Nightlife Experience and Rainbow Springs and Mitai Combo so we recommend you book well in advance.
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
The park has been a favourite destination since 1932. Spread over 22 acres of parkland, with Native Trees and with a natural spring of fresh water it's truly a unique experience. Not only do you get to see New Zealands icon the Kiwi bird, you will also see other protected and endangered species of New Zealand, Wild Trout, Eels, Keas, Tuatara, Geckos, Parrots, Swans, Sheep, Wallabies, Pigs, Donkeys, the list could go on but I don't want to spoil your fun. Along with everything to see and do the park also offers a Nighttlife Experience where you get to have dinner and a guided tour of the park at night, truly an amazing way to see the park and the wildlife at play.
In 2004 the first purpose-built Kiwi hatchery and rearing facility in the country was opened, hatching over 100 Kiwi each season. The park offers a KIWI ENCOUNTER a guided visit through the facility for a small but very important fee, which goes straight into the National Kiwi Trust that supports the Kiwi hatching progamme. You can also help the KIWI survival by being part of the Adopt-A-Kiwi programme and get your own sponsorship pack.
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park has embarked on a multi-million dollar project that will change the face of the park. Work has begun on the 'Project Big Splash', a high-tech water ride flowing through the ecological evolution of New Zealand. The ride will be highly interactive and will both inform and excite park visitors.
The $10 million-plus project also includes construction of an outdoor 400-seat, free-flight bird show auditorium, an interactive children's playground and a new reptile enclosure. Due to open early 2012 the development will be the largest single investment made in the park since it opened in 1932.
HOURS, PRICES AND TOURS
Rainbow Springs is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 8.00am until late.
During winter (from April 5th 2011), the last entry into the park is at 9.30pm. Gates close at 10.00pm.
During summer (daylight saving hours), the last entry into the park is at 10.00pm. The gates close between 10.30pm and 11.00pm.
Kiwi Encounter operates guided tours daily on the hour between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
Adult $30.00
Child (5-15 years) $17.50
Infant (0-4 years) FREE
Prices valid until 31 December 2011.
Tickets to Rainbow Springs are valid for a 24 hour period to allow visitors to enjoy the park both during the day and in the evening.
Behind the Scenes Kiwi Encounter Tour
If you would like to join one of our special Behind the Scenes tour of Kiwi Encounter to see the Incubation, Hatching and Nursery Rooms, just add $5 per person onto your Rainbow Springs admission price (Children under 5 years of age are free). Your $5 goes directly to the National Kiwi Trust which supports Kiwi Encounter.
Spaces for these tours fill quickly so it pays to pre-book to avoid missing out. Tours depart hourly from 10am until 4pm and are 30 minutes in duration.
Native Nightlife Encounter and Dinner
Adult $79.00
Child $59.00
Family $259.00
Get up close and personal with native and iconic species on our new Native Nightlife Encounter.
Begin your evening with a scrumptious buffet BBQ overlooking the stunning Rainbow Springs waterfall and gardens. You will then be treated to an insight to the ecology of New Zealand and some up close encounters with native and introduced species.
The evening concludes back at the Wairere cafe for Desert and Hot Drinks.
Bookings are essential. Warm clothes and comfortable shoes are recommended.
Rainbow Springs and Mitai
Adult $125.00
Child $35.00
You can also experience Rainbow Springs by Night with the Mitai Maori Cultural Experience right next door with our 'Beauty by Night meets the People of the Land' combo.
This package includes return transfers from your Rotorua accommodation; Maori warriors in a waka (canoe), Maori Concert and Hangi Dinner and guided Fairy Spring bush walk and glow worm tour. This is then followed by a guided walk through the beautifully lit Rainbow Springs and a walk with kiwi in the open outdoor enclosure.
Participant guidelines
The park is outdoors so we recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
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