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Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre
Only a short car ride from Parkside Boutique Lodge, you won’t want to miss New Zealand’s one and only Bird of Prey Centre. Featuring New Zealand’s most treasured bird species including Falcons, Hawks and Owls.
Redwoods Tree Walk
Walk among the giant Redwood trees as you cross an eco-bridge suspended 75-metres up in the air. Surround yourself with the smell of New Zealand nature and take photos of your experience. Experience this enchanting walk either day or night!
Canopy Tours
Canopy Tours offers a journey through prehistoric native forest. Fly on a network of ziplines, swing bridges, cliff walks, and treetop platforms. You will be guided by experienced local guides keeping you safe. The award-winning attraction with a choice of tours. See a New Zealand forest at its best.
Waimangu Volcanic Valley Walk
Experience spectacular volcanic craters on the Waimangu Volcanic Valley Walk. Enormous hot water springs, beautiful geothermal features, rare and unusual plant life, brilliantly coloured microbiology and a wide array of birds. Stories of the Mt Tarawera volcanic eruption.
Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
Take a fully guided tour of Sir Peter Jackson’s Hobbiton that attracts millions of visitors every year world over. Enjoy taking photos from the bus and around the farmland movie set as you hear the stories and history of the trilogies. Guided by a Hobbiton tour expert, you won’t believe the extraordinary wonders of The Shire.