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A wooden footbridge over a pond at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, with lawns, trees and a path in the background on a sunny day.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is a wildlife park in Harewood, in northern Christchurch, opened in 1974 and home to about 95 species. A nocturnal house shows kiwi in daytime, and visitors also see takahē, kea, tuatara and longfin eels in its stream, as well as rare farmyard breeds and animals from abroad such as lemurs and otters.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:30–17:00

Hours checked October 17, 2026 · source willowbank.co.nz

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:30–17:00
Tue09:30–17:00
Wed09:30–17:00
Thu09:30–17:00
Fri09:30–17:00
Sat09:30–17:00
Sun09:30–17:00

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Willowbank Wildlife Reserve?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:30–17:00.

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