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Where to See Kiwi (and other birds) During the Rugby World Cup

10,000 Birds

The centre has a daily feeding of wild Kaka , making it easy to see this large parrot. Abel Tasman is popular for its easy hiking trail along the coast and kayaking, keep an eye out for New Zealand Fur Seals and Spotted Shags. It is also possible to go for walks in the surrounding forests to see birds like Kokako and Riflemen.

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Where the Kingfishers Are

10,000 Birds

Graceful Honeyeater ( Meliphaga gracilis ) Metallic Starling colony ( Aplonis metallica ) I got my Platypus just before dark; it was much smaller than I expected but utterly enthralling as it hunted along the river bank. The highlight of the night was a Striped Possum, a large squirrel sized possum with black and white striped fur.

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