Highlights
- Embark on an unforgettable nocturnal adventure at Tawharanui Regional Park, where a guided tour offers a rare chance to spot the elusive North Island brown kiwi and marvel at the brilliance of the night sky.
- Experience the park’s unique and enchanting night-time beauty, with minimal light pollution providing exceptional conditions for stargazing. On clear nights, the sky dazzles with thousands of stars, planets, and celestial phenomena.
- Observe Tawharanui's native species as they come to life after dark, including the elusive North Island brown kiwi, and other nocturnal birds, insects, and reptiles, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.
- Witness the magical bioluminescence on Tawharanui’s beaches, where bioluminescent plankton emit a natural blue-green glow in the water, creating a mesmerizing spectacle as the waves gently wash ashore.