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Day 338: Today we are having our best kiwi encounter to date! We’re checking out the Whangarei Bird Recover Centre and meeting Sparky the kiwi bird – one of the best places to see kiwi in New Zealand.
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Today we are doing another one of the free things to do in Whangarei, which is visiting the Whangarei Native Bird Centre. Here, we get to see a kiwi bird in the daylight, making it an awesome New Zealand bird experience. If you’re looking for wildlife activities in Whangarei, this is the place to so.
So what do you think of seeing kiwi in Northland NZ? Would you add the Whangarei Bird Centre to your Whangarei travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to free help and treatment of injured native birds. Visitors are welcome and if you are lucky you may get to meet Sparky the one legged Kiwi.
Woof Woof the talking Tui at Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Amazing tui bird that was rescued by Robert and Robyn Webb and mimics their sayings including accents. You can't really see the bird in this video but clearly about half way through, you can hear it say...in Robyn's voice...Hello Gorgeous. That is if you can hear past the lady hacking a freaking lung out behind me...RUDE!!! Check out more mimicry from Woof Woof on their website
Kiwi Vogel - Native Bird Recovery Centre in Whangarei
Kiwi Sparky and others at Bird recovery centre, Whangarei
'Sparky will now follow in Snoopy’s foot step and take on the role of Kiwi ambassador travelling around schools and other public forums to promote wildlife conservation. Sparky is another one legged kiwi who lives at the Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre. He came to the Centre as a young bird in 2002, his leg injury was also caused by a “Gin trap” that had been set on the ground to trap possums.
As Sparky takes over this role we will monitor his stress levels carefully, just as we did with Snoopy. We always look at what is best for all the birds we have at the Centre. Reviewing the work Sparky has done so far tells us that he is handling public situations very well.
Here at the Bird Recovery Centre, we firmly believe that everyone should have the opportunity to see a live kiwi up close. The work that Snoopy did certainly proved the value of this kind of unique experience. People still come up to Robert years after they have left school and ask about Snoopy, remembering how amazing is was to touch and watch a real live kiwi.'
Thanks to Robert and Robyn Webb
Whangarei Bird Recovery Centre
The award-winning Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre Incorporated has cared for and treated thousands of birds since 1st August 1992, when it was first established.
Centre founders Robert and Robyn Webb, who have over 30 years' experience working with native birds, manage and run the centre with the help of a small committee of volunteers.
The centre takes in all injured birds, both native and non-native, and where possible nurses the birds back to health for release into the wild. More than 60% of the birds that are brought into the centre are successfully released again.
Sparky the Brown Kiwi feeding at Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Center
Sparky at the Recovery Center, he has taken on the role of Kiwi ambassador travelling around schools and other public forums to promote wildlife conservation. Sparky is another one legged kiwi who lives at the Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre. He came to the Centre as a young bird in 2002, his leg injury was also caused by a Gin trap that had been set on the ground to trap possums. See more at
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Kiwi bird Sparky in Whangarei
This is the kiwi bird Sparky who lost a leg in a trap and now he lives in the Native Bird Recovery Centre in Whangarei.
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Myna bird in the Native Bird Recovery Centre in Whangarei, New Zealand, October 2016
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Whangarei Falls: Must-See Waterfall in New Zealand! – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year
Day 337, Part 1: Guess what? There are some more free things to do in Whangarei! Today we’re checking out a stunning waterfall in Whangarei in the Northland region.
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Today we are checking one of the free activities in Whangarei, Whangarei Falls! This Northland waterfall is a Whangarei must-do! If you’re chasing New Zealand waterfalls or want to know the best waterfalls in New Zealand, then don’t miss Whangarei Falls!
So what do you think of this North Island waterfall? Would you add Whangarei Falls to your Whangarei travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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Abbey Caves in Whangarei: Free Caves in New Zealand! – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year
Day 336: Today we are checking out some free caves in New Zealand, Abbey Caves in Whangarei! Join us for these free New Zealand glow worm caves in Whangarei!
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Today we are doing the Abbey Caves Walk in Whangarei. If you are looking for free things to do in Whangarei then don’t miss the Whangarei Abbey Caves! These free glowworm caves in New Zealand are a must-do for a budget New Zealand adventure. The Whangarei Abbey Caves in Northland of the North Island are one of the best free things to do on the North Island.
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WoofWoof Talking Tui
Woof Woof is a Tui bird with a permanent wing injury, he lives at the Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre in New Zealand. He started talking at about 18months old and now he talks to everyone. Some of his phrases are: Come up here, quick. How's your cold? Give us a kiss, mmm. Where's the Karkariki? (parakeet in the aviary next door. Whistles Pop Goes the Wesel. Visit whangareinativebirdrecovery.org.nz to view more photos & video
Things to Do in Whangarei in 360 - New Zealand VR
See the awesome landscapes and things to do in Whangarei in 360 degrees in this VR video of Whangarei in New Zealand! Watch in 4K for the best results.
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Trying to figure out where to go in New Zealand? Check out Whangarei in 360 degrees in this virtual reality slideshow. These are the landscapes, sights and things to do in Whangarei presented in a 360 video of Whangarei, New Zealand. Watch in 4K for the best results.
See Whangarei's Abbey Caves, Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre, Botanica, Kiwi North, Mt Manaia, Poor Knights Islands scuba diving, Quarry Gardens, Whangarei Falls, Whangarei Museum and more captured with a VR camera.
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Trish and I spent 3 weeks in New Zealand this winter. We travelled to both north and south islands - doing our usual Run /Hike / Bike as we travelled.
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Kiwi House in Whangarei (Kiwi North) – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand
Day 335: Today we are showing you where to see kiwi birds in New Zealand at Kiwi North in Whangarei! Kiwi are not all we are seeing as we check out more New Zealand wildlife and the Whangarei Museum!
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Today we are checking out some of the awesome things to do in Whangarei starting with Kiwi North! Kiwi North is a specially designed kiwi bird house in New Zealand where you can see real New Zealand kiwi birds in New Zealand. Not only does Kiwi North in Whangarei have kiwi in Whangarei, it also has tuatara in Whangarei, geckos, native freshwater fish and more! On top of that, Kiwi North is the home of the Whangarei Museum and Whangarei Heritage Park.
So what do you think of this Whangarei wildlife park? Would you add Kiwi North to your Whangarei travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!
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BackpackerGuide.NZ is New Zealand’s biggest online travel guide for adventure and budget travel in New Zealand. Join us, as the team behind BackpackerGuide.NZ, Robin and Laura, update the travel guide while taking on 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand! It’s New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year! We release new videos of the New Zealand backpacking adventure every single day, as well as New Zealand travel tips and 360 videos every Sunday so start making your New Zealand bucket list!
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