News

10th March 2010

Kiwis, rarely seen in the wild and well camouflaged to an untrained eye, will be in close view for a lucky few on this unique occasion, the release of a 26 little spotted kiwi planned for Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th and Saturday 13th March. You can be apart of this exclusive and unforgettable experience with 360 Discovery!

A team from the Motuihe Trust will travel across to Kapiti Island with highly trained kiwi dogs to catch 26 kiwi and transport them across to Motuihe for release. These kiwi will join the 14 kiwi previously released on the island in March 2009.

Where your experience will begin… You’ll enjoy a leisurely sailing to the paradise island of Motuihe, followed by a 30-45 minute walk along a grass track to the Kiwi release site. After the release you will have the opportunity relax at the Tree Nursery for a cup of tea, before heading back to Auckland City. Spaces for this special event are limited though, so be quick to book your place for a truly magical "kiwi" day! 

Tickets are $25 per person
(includes return ferry ticket and a cup of tea at the Tree Nursery after the release)

Kiwi release day one
Date: Tuesday 9th March
Ferry departs Pier 4, Downtown Auckland at 2.30pm
Ferry departs Motuihe at 6.00pm

Kiwi release day two
Date: Wednesday 10th March
Ferry departs Pier 4, Downtown Auckland at 2.30pm
Ferry departs Motuihe at 6.00pm

Kiwi release day three
Date: Thursday 11th March
Ferry departs Pier 4, Downtown Auckland at 2.30pm
Ferry departs Motuihe at 6.00pm

Kiwi release day four
Date: Saturday 13th March
Ferry departs Pier 4, Downtown Auckland at 8.00am
Ferry departs Motuihe at 11.00am, 1.05pm, 3.40pm, and 5.00pm. 

To book
Click here
Phone: 0800 360 3472 

Please phone 0800 MOTUIHE (0800 668844) on the day of your travel, to check for any cancellations. 

Due to the nature of this event there are a limited number of tickets available.

For more information about the Kiwi release and the Motuihe Trust, click here

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