PLANNING TO VISIT?

It is not easy to find a kiwi in the wild. Visit renowned bird sanctuary Stewart Island (stewartisland.co.nz) or go on an Okarito Kiwi Tours trip for the best chance of seeing one (http://okaritokiwitours.co.nz).

You can also see kiwis in simulated environments on both islands: Ototohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park (http:// kiwihouse.org.nz) and Wellington Zoo (https://wellingtonzoo.com) or West Coast Wildlife Centre (wildkiwi.co.nz) and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (willowbank.co.nz).