Will you always see kiwi chicks at the National Kiwi Hatchery?

Chick viewing depends on the hatchery’s breeding programme and the time of year. The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour identifies September–March as the main hatching season, when chick-related activity is most likely. Adult kiwi can be viewed in the nocturnal enclosure year-round. The conservation experience remains worthwhile outside the hatching months.