National Kiwi Hatchery

Enjoy two iconic New Zealand experiences in one place

Discover the best of New Zealand with the Agrodome and National Kiwi Hatchery half day combo. Two iconic experiences combining conservation, discovery and entertainment.  

Begin your day with an authentic farm adventure at Agrodome. Meet adorable lambs, alpacas, and farm dogs while discovering New Zealand’s rich farming history. Be entertained with the world-famous Farm Show and enjoy the interactive and educational Farm Tour where you'll hand-feed sheep, deer and alpaca. 

Then, a short shuttle rides takes you to the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa where you’ll learn about the life-saving work of our expert Kiwi Keepers who hatch, raise, and prepare kiwi chicks for their return to the wild. Discover kiwi conservation in action and learn all about New Zealand’s most iconic bird, the kiwi. You will also have chance to observe our resident adult kiwi foraging in our Nocturnal House.

Details:

• Duration: Allow around 4 hours for the full experience. Tours start at 9:30 am or 11:00 am daily.
• Location: Start and finish at the Agrodome,141 Western Road, Ngongotahā. Transport for the short ride across the farm to and from the National Kiwi Hatchery is provided.
• Age: Suitable for ages 5 and up. Please note that infants are not permitted inside the hatchery for health and safety reasons.
• Food & refreshments: The Farmyard Café is open from 9am - 4pm every day. It's the perfect spot to unwind with views across the farm. Enjoy locally roasted Mourea coffee, delicious pies, snacks or a light meal. 

The National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa is the national leader in kiwi husbandry, egg incubation systems, hatching techniques, and kiwi chick rearing. National training courses for kiwi husbandry and egg candling are held at the Hatchery. 

The Hatchery has grown to become the largest and most successful kiwi hatching facility in the world, successfully incubating and hatching brown kiwi eggs from around the North Island.

Bookings to the Hatchery can be made directly through the National Kiwi Hatchery website or by contacting the Agrodome and National Kiwi Hatchery reservations team, who will help you plan and book your visit. 

Please note: the National Kiwi Hatchery Experience is only suitable for ages 5 and above.