Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café 2362 Akatarawa Road, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington 5372
About the Business
Welcome to Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café, located in the picturesque Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Wellington. Nestled in a beautiful natural environment, Staglands offers a unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature and interact with wildlife.
As one of the top tourist attractions in the Wellington region, Staglands is a must-visit destination for both local families and tourists. Just a short drive from Wellington City, it's the perfect day trip to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature.
At Staglands Wildlife Reserve, you can feed and freely interact with a variety of friendly animals, native birds, and even participate in our whio captive breeding program. Whether you're petting pigs, being followed by a guinea fowl horde, or enjoying the beautiful array of feathered friends, fish, and furry creatures, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
After exploring the reserve, head over to Staglands Café to indulge in tempting homemade treats and fresh coffee. Our fully licensed café also offers a selection of beer, wine, and cold non-alcoholic beverages. With options for light café lunches and picnic spots throughout the reserve, it's the perfect place for a family outing.
Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café is also a popular venue for school and group visits, as well as special events like weddings, birthdays, and Christmas parties. Our dedicated team is here to ensure your special occasion is unforgettable.
By becoming a Staglander, you can enjoy unlimited visits to the wildlife reserve for an entire year, allowing you to experience the beauty of nature whenever you like.
We rely solely on the income from visitors to fund Staglands and our conservation efforts, as we receive no council funding. Donations are greatly appreciated and help us continue to care for our birds and animals.
So come and join us at Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café, where you can create lasting memories, connect with nature, and support our conservation work. We guarantee a fun-filled day for the whole family, and with our extended opening hours, you can enjoy the reserve until 6pm.
Plan your visit today and experience one of the best attractions in Wellington. We look forward to welcoming you to Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café, where nature comes alive.
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Location & Phone number
2362 Akatarawa Road, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington 5372, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Reviews
"Staglands is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Greater Wellington Region. It is a quaint farm themed Wildlife Reserve located in Upper Hutt’s Akatarawa Valley. It is a very exciting environment sure to be loved by the young children. The animals are quite friendly, some can be too friendly and over excited about the food you can give to the animals. The animal food and trout food costs extra. I’ve been going there a very long time, and have never been disappointed. I do think however that there should be more staff around to keep an eye on some of the guests who get too excited around animals, or have little knowledge on how to behave around animals, especially families with little children. The cafe is excellent and the food is very yummy, it can take a while for the food to come out however. As long as you behave around the animals and don’t lose your head around them, your more than welcome, and are sure to have a great time!"
"Always a joy. Great for kids, dates, taking tourists. Even in drizzle it's a great experience. The addition of marshmallow toasting is fabulous. All the animals are present and friendly enough (some of the sheep are VERY friendly). All round a good time."
"Exceptional! This place is incredible! Great drive out through dense bush and running streams. The picturesque idealic setting was mesmerizing. The park is well kept and immaculately presented. Cafe was great and served up good coffee and beef stew. Our two young kids had a ball of a time, so much to see and explore. The tractor ride was a nice and fun addition. We picked the perfect day to visit, bluebird day with little to no wind. If anything they could do with some outdoor gas heaters around the outside Cafe which would top it off as the place got cold when the sun went over the hills in the afternoon. The cafe spacing does overflow to the outside arrangment when busy which did make it a cold wait for our meal outside. Otherwise an awesome place which I totally recommend."
"A fun excursion for family - our son very much enjoyed the opportunity to get up close with the farm animals, trout and birds. The tractor ride was a highlight for him too - it could benefit from having bins placed through the park though and possibly some WCs as there only seemed to be at the entrance from what we could find"
"Staglands is a place to visit if you have toddlers who are really into animals, as they can feed the animals there with the feeds you buy at the ticket office. It was an intimate experience with the animals as you can feed and pat most of them up close! Unfortunately we didn't get to ride the tractor ride and eat the marshmallows as it wasn't available when we were there. But we had a good picnic outside their cafe and our toddlers enjoyed it thoroughly! They knocked out in the car on the way down the windy road."
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