Welcome to Kiwi North






  • SUMMER HOLIDAYS at KIWI NORTH

  • SPECIAL EXHIBTION - Art from the Archives 20th December 2018 to 12th May 2019

  • NZ's Ancient Past Revealed - hosted by the Whangarei Rock and Gemstone Inc.

  • Story Book Easter Sunday 21st April 2019

  • Medieval Madness 27th January 2019

  • Anne Frank, let me be myself exhibition, from 1st October 2018

  • Super Wednesday - celebrating senior citizens the 1st Wednesday of every month.

  • Kiwi Feeding 11am, 1pm & 3pm daily.

  • 3rd Sunday of every month is "running" day, trains and tractors on the move!

  • Wednesdays at Kiwi North

  • The Moa Cave

    Unique Moa find! Over 2000 years ago a family of ...

  • Tuatara

    Flash, our young tuatara, is waiting to meet you...

Admission Prices

Kiwi North Family Pass (2 adults & 3 children) – $45 | Adult – $20 | Seniors – $15 | Adult Student – $15 | Child 5 years and over $5 | Child under 5yrs FREE. 10% discount for group bookings of 10+.
Friends of Kiwi North – FREE

Special Events – usually $10 per adult (includes entry to Museum & Kiwi House), children under 16 years FREE

Introduction to Kiwi North

The ONLY captive Kiwi and Tuatara viewing in Northland, just 2 hours from Auckland!  Daily Kiwi feeding 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Kiwi North is set on 25 hectares of rolling, volcanic farmland, forest and bush, with views that overlook the city of Whangarei and the Whangarei Heads. The site features a museum, a nocturnal kiwi house and gift store, and unique Victorian heritage buildings. Pack a picnic and explore this unique site. Ice creams, cold drinks and packaged snacks are available at visitor reception; campervan sites are also available to NZMCA members.

Kiwi North is owned and administered by the Whangarei Museum and Heritage Trust. Previously an Incorporated Society, the organisation gained Charitable Trust status in July 2007. The Trust carries out its duty of guardianship of local natural and social history, supported financially mainly through grants, donations and admission charges

Family-friendly Event Days are our specialty – the Heritage Park Clubs open their doors to the public revealing displays of vintage farm machinery, stationary engines, and vintage cars. Novelty rides include miniature and full-sized trains, ponies and vintage tractors.

Themed Event days, food stalls, face painting and an eclectic mix of entertainment, activities and games provide that festive flavour – so why not dress up in character and join in.

Welcome to Kiwi North