We went on the Tahwaràni Kiwi expedition, leaving Auckland, New Zealand, from the Sky Tower. Our driver, Faith, was also our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about Kiwis and the conservation efforts around these birds. On our two-hour walk we got good looks at two males foraging, and we heard two other males and a female calling. There were a lot of Moreporks (the native owl) calling also. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see a North Island Brown Kiwi.
Reply from Social Nature Movement
2026.10.20
David, what a milestone! Not only did you enjoy a fantastic wild kiwi spotting expedition at Tāwharanui, but you've also given Social Nature Movement our 600th Google review! A huge thank you! We're thrilled Faith helped you spot two North Island brown kiwi, hear three more calling, and experience the sounds of native ruru (morepork). Your detailed review and recommendation mean so much to our team and our conservation-focused nature tours. Thank you for making our 600th review so special!