WhitebaitĮvery year the West Coast river banks become lined with people and their various nets in search of that little fish known as ‘Whitebait’.Īt the National Kiwi Centre, the Galaxiid don’t become fritters, instead you can see them at various life stages. The hook-less catch and release pond allow both kids and adults to interact and have fun while also feeding these lazy crustaceans. Koura/Freshwater Crayfish or Crawly, as the locals call them, are hard to spot as thĮy like to hide among rocks and debris on the creek bed.Ĭrayfish are scavengers but don’t go searching for food as they prefer to stay in one spot and grab food as it floats by or sinks to the bottom. The Tuatara have a lineage dating back 200 million years and at the National Kiwi Centre they are very privileged to be able to show these ancient creatures to you. They were introduced back onto the mainland in 2005, when a breeding programme was launched. These reptiles were considered extinct, until they were found on local offshore islands. The TuataraĬheck out New Zealand’s oldest “living dinosaur”, the Tuatara. Join the Keeper talk and feeding session at 10am, 12pm and 3pm daily. These Eels are endemic to New Zealand and some are over 80 years old.Ĭome and view these slippery giants throughout the day in their aquarium. While in the centre, don’t miss out on seeing our huge Longfin freshwater Eels. New Zealand’s Longfin Eel – BIGGEST EELS IN THE WORLD!! The National Kiwi Centre takes great pride in supporting conservation efforts to keep these wonderful birds alive and thriving. Kiwis are an endangered species found only in New Zealand. See these endangered birds up close in their nocturnal home, which is a custom-built replica of their natural environment. Kiwi ExhibitionĪt the Kiwi exhibition, you can engage directly with our wildlife keeper to learn more about New Zealand’s fascinating flightless birds. View the endangered Kiwi and check out the Tuatara.įeeding times for Eels are 10.00am, 12.00pm and 3.00pm every day. Have fun catching a Crawly and feeding the Eels. The National Kiwi Centre is situated in the heart of Hokitika and provides the opportunity to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s national icons. The Kiwi, Tuatara, Giant Eels, Crayfish and Whitebait. Get up and close and interactive with living icons of the West Coast. Refer to for more information on this tour.
Float through the water on your inner tube and out along shallow rapids. Tour involves a 10min drive, 15min train journey, carrying an inner tube and up 131 steps to the cave entrance. There is a risk for stumbling, slipping whilst walking through the cave which had the potential for serious medical injury/misadventure. You must have a reasonable amount of fitness and be able to walk unaided for up to two hours. UNDERWORLD ADVENTURE CAVING EXPERIENCE: You must have, vaccine passport, over 10 years of age, water confidence, swim wear and towel required, wet suits, booties, helmet, life jacket and light will be provided. You must follow current national and regional Covid-19 guidelines around mask wearing, hygiene and physical distancing – Thank you.
We ask that everyone verifies their vaccine passport. Tour and activity operator require all customers to show they are fully vaccinated. Phone 03-7687080 or email Terms and ConditionsĬOVID: As you will be aware from 11.59 pm on 2 December 2021 we moved to the new Traffic Light System here in New Zealand. Climb the tower and look over the counter leaver platform.Ĭontact Greymouth i-SITE to check for availability before booking Experience life with the birds, high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Tree Top Walk Way, enjoy a exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants.
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