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Nga Manu Nature Reserve offers you and your visitors "A Real KIWI Nature Experience". Nga Manu covers approx 13 hectares and contains the largest remanent of original lowland coastal swamp forest on the Kapiti Coast. Nga Manu Nature Reserve offers you a unique opportunity to have a hands on experience related to the natural history of New Zealand. By visiting the Reserve you will gain an understanding of the ecosystems by using examples of plants and animals that can be observed within the different habitats that make up the Reserves ecosystems.

Along with Tuatara, Kiwi and Silver Fern Nga Manu has a range of over 700 different plant species along with a diverse range of native animals. Kiwi, Tuatara, Gecko, Skinks, Wetas, Morepork, Tui, Wood pigeon, Fantail, Scaup, Blue duck, Kakariki, Paradise duck, Teal, and many other native birds and animals.

All facilities are designed for wheelchair and pushchair access. Family enjoyment is catered for with many picnic areas, a gas operated BBQ is available on site. Bird feed-out tour (11am daily) follow the staff as they feed the birds. Children love the Eel feeding (2pm daily) or feeding the ducks.

Nga Manu is open daily from 10am to 5pm every day of the year excluding Christmas Day. Bird feed-out tours 11am daily. Eel feeding is at 2pm daily.

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