Kiwi Statue at the Heads

Kiwi Wandering Trail

A self-guided scavenger hunt in Whakatāne, New Zealand, the Kiwi Capital of the World!  Find the ten life-like, life‑size bronze kiwi statues which wander right through the heart of Whakatāne.

Do you have what it takes to be a kiwi kaitiaki? Find all ten kiwi wandering through our town!

You can pick up a brochure with the clues from our team at the i-SITE or Te Kōputu a Te Whanga a Toi - Library and Exhibition Centre, or download the brochure before you head off - (PDF, 654 KB).

Things to know before you go...

  • The walking trail is about 1.6km (approx. 1 hour return)
  • The walk starts at Te Kōputu a Te Whanga a Toi - Library and Exhibition Centre and finishes at Wairaka Centennial Park
  • There are 10 beautiful bronze kiwi to find! 
  • Keep safe near roads and always look before crossing!
  • Tag your social media posts with #kiwiwandering (and tag us too! @whakatane.nz)

Can you find all 10 North Island brown kiwi? Manaia, Two Toes, Ahi, Miro, Big Al, Ōhope, Waewae, Kaputerangi, Pea, and Te Hau are out there waiting for you! 

  • Kiwi Wandering Trail Map
  • Te Hau, Kiwi name and info
  • Kiwi and Pohutukawa tree
  • Kiwi hiding in bushes
  • Kiwi alongside path
  • Kiwi hiding under bench
  • Kiwi outside marae
  • Kiwi next to river

Contact Details

Kiwi Wandering Kiwi Start
Start Point, Te Kōputu a Te Whanga a Toi - Library and Exhibition Centre
Whakatane
New Zealand

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