Kapiti Island

Kapiti Island is host to one of the largest accessible island bird sanctuaries in New Zealand, set in one of the nation’s most valuable nature reserves.

Only one hour from Rydges Wellington, the Kapiti Island Nature Reserve boasts a unique environment populated with birds and wildlife rarely seen on the mainland. On the island you can observe an abundance of native birds including Little Spotted Kiwi, Takahē, Kereru and Kaka.

Kapiti Island Nature Tours offer a range of tours on the island, allowing you to get up close and personal with some of the island’s habitants, including kiwi, birds and seals.