Small Group Tour of Forest Secrets Plant stories of Zealandia

2 hours Free cancellation

Small Group Tour of Forest Secrets Plant stories of Zealandia, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Go beyond wildlife to discover the hidden world of Zealandia's native forest on this guided tour. Learn how plants compete, adapt and shape ecosystems that support the wildlife that's thriving here.

Whether you're an experienced plant nerd or chronically plant-blind, there's something for everyone in the new Forest Secrets tour.

Discover what makes New Zealand's forests unique as you explore the young native forest and learn how the conservation team is helping to accelerate its recovery. Along the way, uncover the ingenious strategies plants use to reproduce and compete for space, light, nutrients, and protection from browsing animals.

The textures, shapes, colors and smells of the forest will open up for you, and you'll never look at a forest the same way again.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Zealandia

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Your tour ticket includes General Admission to the valley (within opening hours only) for the day of AND the day after your tour.
Included: Professional Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Meals: Food and Drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Zealandia Te Mara a Tane

Admission included

One you have checked in at the admissions desk, you will meet your guide for an introduction to our ground-breaking conservation project. You'll hear about the isolation of Aotearoa / New Zealand, that has led to unique animals and plants found nowhere else. We play a short film (7 minutes) covering the last 1000 years of history.

Next, you will pass through our biosecurity gates into the ecosanctuary, for an exploration of plants that make up our regenerating forest, and the ways that our conservation team are creating a space that our native animals can thrive, right in the Capital City.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Zealandia Te Mara a Tane 53 Waiapu Road, 6012, Wellington, New Zealand See on map

End point

Zealandia Te Mara a Tane 53 Waiapu Road, 6012, Wellington, New Zealand See on map

Using your ticket

Please present your ticket to the Visitors Centre desk on the first floor. You will be shown where to wait for your guide.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Service animal guidelines apply. Please call ahead to discuss with our conservation team.
Please talk to your guide if you have any health concerns that they should be aware of, for example asthma, mobility or heart issues.