Okarito Kiwi Tours is an owner operated company. We aim to take limited numbers per night out into the National Park, deep into Kiwi habitat. Approximately 300 Okarito Brown Kiwi (Rowi) exist in the Tai Poutini National Park.
The 2 to 3 hour trips, limited to 8 per night, will start at the office of Okarito Kiwi Tours, which is situated in the middle of Okarito (population 30ish). We are harder to miss than find! The trips we offer will be tailor made to the fitness of the groups. We will take a short drive upon dusk.
We will hear the bird calling the very unique sound resonating for miles into the quiet of the night.
We have an over 90% Success rate in viewing Kiwi.
We Provide:
- Torch
- Safety Whistle
- Safety Vest
- Mosquito Hats
Please Bring:
- Warm Clothes
- Sturdy Walking boots
- Mosquito Repellent
- Great Attitude
For more information on Okarito check out the Community Association site
www.okarito.net
For more information about kiwis visit www.savethekiwi.org.nz
For more information about birding on the West Coast visit www.birdingwestcoast.co.nz