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Kapiti Island Visitor Tips

Prepare for your island visit with our practical guides. Learn how to pass biosecurity checks and when to spot native birds.

Two takahe birds standing near a wire fence in a grassy area.Ferry & PermitsLearn how to book your mandatory DOC permit and ferry ticket.Read A person looking at a New Zealand wood pigeon perched in a bush.Kiwi Spotting GuideFind out your actual chances of seeing a kiwi on Kapiti Island.Read A kaka parrot perching on a white railing looking into a room.Biosecurity RulesMandatory checks to protect the predator-free nature reserve.Read Three takahe birds standing on green grass with foliage in the background.Zealandia vs KapitiCompare Wellington's urban sanctuary with a remote island wilderness.Read A canvas glamping tent and a wooden outhouse structure situated in a grassy area.Best Time to VisitFind the best months for bird watching and calm ferry crossings.Read Two takahe birds standing near a wire fence in a grassy area.Walking Track GuideA practical guide to the walking tracks and summit climb on Kapiti Island.Read
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