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Kiwi North: Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Park

📍 Maunu, Northland

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★4.6(823 Google reviews)

A low-key Whangārei stop with a kiwi house, museum and heritage park. Best if your kids can handle a bit of patience - there's currently one kiwi to spot, and the volunteer-run train is a hit.

✓ Kiwi House highlight✓ Friendly helpful staff✓ Weekends more active✓ Heritage park and train✓ Requires patience to spot kiwi

🏆 Family Action Verdict

This is a lovely low-key stop if your kids can handle a bit of patience - there's currently just one kiwi and you'll need 5-10 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark before you spot him foraging.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Time your visit for feeding hours at or to actually see the kiwi
⏰Give your eyes 5-10 minutes to adjust to the dark in the Kiwi House, then be patient
🎟️Visit on a weekend if you want the steam train, observatory and heritage park activities running
🚗The third Sunday of the month has extra craft and heritage exhibits open

💬 What Families Are Saying

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michiel j

9 months ago

★★★★★

“We stumbled in here on the third Sunday of the month, the place was run by people who are passionate about their different traditional craftsmansips. We visited the medicine museum, the tractor workplace, the radio shack and took a ride with a functioning steam train. At the end we also visited the main museum to see the Kiwi bird, here the staff was also very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend anyone to bring this place a visit.”

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Yu Wen Chang

3 months ago

★★★★★

“The staff here are all very friendly! I was a bit disappointed on my first visit because the kiwi was sleeping, but my second visit was perfect-the timing was right after their feeding session, and it was so active and energetic. I’ll definitely be recommending this place to my friends. The park itself is quite large and great for walking around while learning a lot of new things.”

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Macro Tourist

8 months ago

★★★★★

“Currently, there is only one Kiwi. It is difficult to spot him - you need to be patient. Probably, it is easier if you can come to the feeding hours at 11am and 3pm. The museum is not about Kiwis. The outside area is nice for a small walk around and the staff is very friendly and gave us lot information about kiwis. The entry price was ok.”

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Overview

The Kiwi House is the drawcard, but there's a catch: currently just one kiwi (Thumper), and you'll need 5-10 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark before you spot him fossicking about. Time your visit for the or feeding and you're far more likely to see him in action. Beyond the kiwi there's a proper museum and a heritage park with a volunteer-run train the kids love, plus parking and pram access to keep the day easy.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00-16:00
Tuesday10:00-16:00
Wednesday10:00-16:00
Thursday10:00-16:00
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-16:00
Sunday10:00-16:00

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