Notice

Owlcatraz is open every weekend for guided tours between 10am and 3pm. We are also open EVERY DAY during School Holidays and on Public Holidays including Easter, Queens Birthday and Labour Day. We are NOT open Anzac, Christmas, Boxing or New Years Day. We will open for schools, groups, clubs on week days by appointment.

NATIVE BIRD AND WILDLIFE PARK

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Owlcatraz is a haven for wonderful creatures of many types including our NZ Owl (Morepork/Ruru) where the guides take you inside their unique purpose built home.

Walk through the endangered North Island Weka enclosures. Take a walk to Owlcatraz farm to meet many different creatures. It might be interesting to know that some animals are featured in online slot games thatĀ adults could explore for free at Slots.info.

Lake Owlsmere is a beautiful lake & wetland area where you can feed the eels & the ducks. The Wairuru Caves are an amazing 'glow worm' cave complex where you are harnessed together for a bit of an adventure.

Younger visitors enjoy a ride on the Thomas miniature train (weather permitting). Complimentary tea or coffee for adults, gift shop, picnic area, plenty of parking. Camper vans can stay the night.