Bush, Biodiversity & Telemetry

Bush, biodiversity & telemetry: join the kiwi data monitoring team on a guided tour

Take an exclusive walk through the Whakatāne and Ōhope Scenic Reserves, and on a private tour of the Whakatāne and Ōhope Scenic Reserves and assist with the daily data collection of our monitored kiwi birds.

This private tour offers a rare glimpse into daily kiwi conservation efforts—without disturbing the birds—using telemetry to track their behavior and health.

What to Expect: We’ll travel to our scenic reserve areas in our kiwi truck, stopping for guided walks into the bush to gather valuable data from transmitters on monitored kiwi. Along the way, you’ll learn about the Whakatāne Kiwi Project, spot native plants, birds, and insects, and take in stunning coastal scenery.

Tour Details:
•Duration: 3.5 hours, including walking intervals up to 30 minutes; moderate fitness recommended due to a few uphill tracks, steps and hidden tree roots!
•Start time: 9am
•Cost: $200 (limit of 2 people & covers admission for two participants)
•Participants must be 12 or older to attend
•What to bring: Personal medications, water, snacks, bush-walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, long sleeves, rain jacket, camera, binoculars (optional), and a sense of wonder!
•Meeting Point: Appenzell Ave shops carpark (link provided on booking)
•In Case of Rain: Tours will be rescheduled for very wet weather.

For more information contact Helen - education@whakatanekiwi.org.nz

Cancellation Policy:
Due to limited ticket numbers, we request all cancellations be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled walk. This gives us the opportunity to fill your space with another member of the public.
Cancellations made within 24 hours or more will be processed with a full refund. Failure to notify via email, text or phone within the 24 hour time period will mean a forfeit of the full amount of the ticket(s) purchased.

In the event of poor weather or unforeseen circumstances, the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust reserves the right to cancel a walk. This will be notified by a phone call to those people who have booked on the walk.