点评:We visited the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House on a rainy day and were lucky the weather cleared while we were there, as much of the park is outdoors. Since the main bird dome was under construction, the staff kindly offered half-price tickets, which we really appreciated.
The highlight was seeing two kiwis in their natural darkened habitat—staff were on hand to help spot them if you couldn’t find them right away. Beyond the kiwis, there are many other fascinating native New Zealand species, making it a great stop if you don’t get to see them in the wild.
What makes the experience even better is that the entrance fee supports kiwi conservation, helping to protect this endangered species. Overall, it feels like a hidden gem that’s absolutely worth a visit if you’re road tripping through New Zealand. It’s also easy to combine with a trip to Hobbiton, as it’s only about an hour’s drive away.
翻译:我们参观奥托罗汉加奇异鸟馆时正值雨天,幸运的是,当时天气放晴,因为公园的大部分区域都在户外。由于主鸟舍正在建设中,工作人员贴心地提供了半价门票,我们对此非常感激。
最精彩的是在自然黑暗的栖息地里看到了两只奇异鸟——如果你没能立刻找到它们,工作人员会随时帮助你找到它们。除了奇异鸟之外,这里还有许多其他迷人的新西兰本土物种,如果你没机会在野外看到它们,这里是一个不错的选择。
更棒的是,门票还用于支持奇异鸟保护,帮助保护这种濒危物种。总而言之,这里就像一颗隐藏的宝石,如果你在新西兰自驾游,绝对值得一游。而且,这里也很容易与霍比屯之旅结合起来,因为霍比屯距离这里只有大约一小时的车程。