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See Kiwi in a natural environment - there is no glass! Get close to Kea, Tuatara and other native icons. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is also home to introduced and exotic breeds. Make your own way around the park and animals will eat right out of...more

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Hours Today: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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60 Hussey Road, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand

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+64 3-359 6226

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cozza22

Timaru, New Zealand

8529

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great for the family

Willow bank is a fantastic place to take the children for a day out, there is lots to see and do and it won't break the bank!

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tuesdaygrlnz

Kapiti Coast, New Zealand

1953

Reviewed 1 week ago

Brilliant, well looked after wildlife park

Such a lovely wildlife reserve! We came at the perfect time of year (early October) when there are plenty of baby animals. It's a really well maintained park with plenty of well looked after animals, with a focus on NZ animals (native and introduced), but...More

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Margot C

Sunset Beach, North Carolina

12

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Loved it!

I spent the day here with friends and we had a great time. The animals seem happy and well fed. There is so much to see, and it’s good fun! It was my first time seeing a kiwi. I’d definitely go back!

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Adventure824075

Chengdu, China

4

Reviewed 1 week ago

amazing kiwi bird

there are different kinds of animals. feed some of them. they are soo cute. have a nice afternoon here.

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JodieSLindsay

New Zealand

114

Reviewed 1 week ago

Great day out

This reserve is fun for the whole family. Lovely to be able to see native species up close, such as the Kiwi and Kea. Nice to be able to feed the animals, especially the wallabies (SO CUTE) Great mix of animals too, from wild to...More

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kry_lsw

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

224

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

One of the best place to visit in Christchurch for animal lovers

Get to see many kind of animals and wildlife here. They have a few kiwis, and other farm animals like sheep, birds, alpaca, etc. They do have exotic birds and animals too. We manage to catch the sheep shearing, eel feeding sessions. There's also a...More

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Robert S

Adelaide, Australia

182

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Deserves 3.5 stars really.

This is an interesting park but the reason why it doesn't deserve 5 stars is because of the misleading advertising. It portrays itself as a park containing New Zealand wildlife primarily. It does have them, but it mostly contains farm animals. NZ wildlife is an...More

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WilsonFamilyNz

Pleasant Point, New Zealand

15520

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Wheelchair friendly

This place is a must do for everyone in Chch. Been here for eons. See our native kiwi. Feed everything virtually. Different areas of animals. Great parking

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Sue H

9217

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Day at the Reserve

My sister is a senior volunteer here and have been following them on Facebook and Instagram so could not wait to visit in person. It did not disappoint from the layout to the variety of animals to the super friendly staff. Had the chance to...More

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derbunker

Los Angeles, California

5059

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The Maori Show is on the grounds of this reserve

We ended up visiting this reserve because we wanted to attend the Maori show. I will rate the Maori show in a separate rev. If you are interested just in the Maori show be aware that takes place in the evening 17:00 hours or so....More

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JaydenFaul

Is it still worth going if it's a rainy day?

May 16, 2017|

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Willowbank is a Wildlife Reserve so is outdoors but is relatively sheltered. Kiwi viewing is still guaranteed as the are in a Nocturnal House.

JaydenFaul

Is it still worth going if it's a rainy day?

May 16, 2017|

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It rained when we were there, supplied with umbrella, saw all the animals and had a great time!

Kumaran627

Hi, We are visiting Christchurch with a four year old kid in December. But we will be there for less than two days. Can we cover the entire wildlife reserve in half a day including a guided Kiwi breeding tour?

November 14, 2015|

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HI - Half a day will give you enough time to view the reserve including the kiwis. The kiwi weighing that someone has mentioned is not available as this was a special promotion during school holidays for 'Save the Kiwi... More