There’s more to explore at Kiwi North

Only two hours from Auckland, Kiwi North is a 25ha park filled with fun and educational attractions, including a museum, kiwi house, and heritage park.

With so much to seeand discover,KiwiNorth is the perfect placefor an exciting day outwith the

wholefamily.

Herein Northland’sonly nocturnal house,weturn day intonight, we replicateseasonaltemperatures and even make itrain,tocreatea living, naturalenvironment forNew Zealand’s elusive iconic bird.Watch the kiwi foraging forlive food and interacting in the enclosurejust as they would inthe wild.You will also have excellent views ofseveral species ofnative geckos.

Explore thevarious displays in the Whangārei Museum, including Māoritaonga, city development, and the natural history of the local riversandforests. See theremainsofthe extinct moaand relics from the firstsettlers in Whangārei.

“Parihaka & Manaia: Historic and Contemporary Stories of Place” is the summerexhibitionatthe Whangārei Museum. Come and learnabout twolocal land features,Parihaka& Manaia. Thiscommunity exhibitioncollates stories of these maunga tohighlight their enduring importance to the people ofWhangārei.

During the school holidays,variousactivities are runbyourEducation Centre. There will be lotsof arts, crafts and activity sessionsheld throughout January,a chance for kids to get creative in a fun,educationalenvironment. Keepaneye on theKiwi NorthFacebookpage for dates and details.

Stretchyour legs witha walk around Kiwi North’svastheritage park. Visit the historic 1886ClarkeHomestead, thewonderfully unique octagonal Oruaiti Chapel, the Riponui Pah School andother historic buildings. Settle downfor apicnic in the sun before grabbing an ice cream orcold drinkfrom the friendlystaffat reception. On the third Sunday ofevery month, the rides run. Enjoythe heritage park from different perspectives, from on board a steam train, ona bumpyandexciting tractor ride and on theminiature railway.

And finally, the giftshop is full of beautiful and unique kiwiana, gifts and souvenirs.

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