Father's Day Weekend Special

Dad gets in for free at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve on Father's Day weekend and families will enjoy our special Spring savings!

Ngā Manu’s network of all-weather, buggy-friendly trails gives you the chance to experience both forest and wetland habitats and the walk-through aviaries and nocturnal house offer close-up encounters with our rare NZ wildlife. At 2pm rain or shine you can watch the Ngā Manu eels being fed.

Terms and Conditions:
- No prior bookings necessary.
- Due to COVID-19 Level 2 you will need to sign in to gain admission to the Reserve using the COVID-19 App or physical sign-in sheet at our counter.
- Social distancing needs to be observed.
- Please stay home if you are sick.
- Only 1 free admission per group.
- Free entry is granted for 1 Dad when he visits with another paying adult or child.
- If a Dad visits with a child under the age of 5 there will be an admission charge of $8 for the Dad and child.
- Our Father's Day Free admission also applies for single Mums.

Father's Day Gift Ideas:
Visit our Information Centre to purchase a gift voucher for...
- A Kiwi Night Encounter
- An overnight nature retreat for the whole family (Up to 4 people) at Theo's Cottage - located in Nga Manu's Reserve
- A Ranger for the Day Experience at Nga Manu is perfect for a nature loving Dad!