We did the package with that included pick up/drop off at the B&B, dinner, the Maori experience Ko Tane (which I didn’t realize we were getting), and the guided night tour with the Kiwi (and other birds and critters). The kiwi in their natural habitat at night without glass was THE reason I booked this tour. The dinner was ok... more

Seeing kiwis in their natural habitat was a big reason why I went to Willowbank and I wasn't disappointed. A beautiful natural setting and a lay out that's easy to make your way around means you won't miss out on seeing anything. The animals range from the native to the exotic and all seem happy and well cared for. One... more

I stopped by here on my way to the airport because I had a couple of hours to kill. I'm so glad I did. This a truly fantastic place. The animals are given a lot of freedom to roam pretty much where they want, giving you a great opportunity to interact with them. Perhaps the best experience was the wallabies.... more

My boyfriend and I were staying for 2 days in Christchurch and wanted to see a kiwi up close. After reading favourable reviews, we decided to make the trip out to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, and weren't disappointed. We took a public bus out from Christchurch city - a relatively long trip but not too bad. We bought admission tickets as... more

We spent an afternoon at Willowbank (actually took the public bus out from the City Centre to Willowbank, which worked really well). We spent the first couple of days on our trip to New Zealand in Christchurch. The stop at Willowbank was a nice introduction to New Zealand wildlife, understanding who the birds are, the environmental issues, and learning about... more

I visited 'Willowbank' on 9 March, it was abit of a rush, as I was on a bus tour, so limited time, but what I saw was most agreeable. Adults & kids will love this place, it's well spread out and the kids will love feeding the fresh water eels (mince purchased on site). The Maori village looked the real... more

been there last 2003. the place surely difren by now. btw, we spend there almost half day. nice place to visit. u surely will see the kiwi (to compare wit one place we visited near taupo). there was a friendly deer will follow u..she likes people may be :D structured park..from native to domestic.. but the most memorable is the... more

One of the best things we did on the South Island - a lovely buffet dinner followed by a tour of the reserve. Seeing the animals at night was a striking change from the usual nature-reserve experience. Seeing the kiwis running around in the shadows was wonderful. All the animals seemed well cared for and staff were great. A lovely... more

Highlight of Christchurch was a later visit to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. The reserve is off Hussey Road, not too far from the airport off Gardiner, and not well signposted as the road in looks like an entrance to tract houses and is marked only by a small yellow arrow on a post. But if you want to see most of... more