

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ruru Night Owls – Guided Evening Walk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am – Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Join BirdCare Aotearoa and Arataki Visitors Centre whānau for a guided hīkoi (walk) through the Upper Nihotupu dam trail, celebrating the whenua (land) and magical creatures of the night. We hope to see Ruru, Titiwai glow worms, and Pupurangi kauri snais!

We will also share bat detectors, so keep an ear out for New Zealand’s critically endangered Pekapeka long-tailed bats (Although typically less active in April).

Fundraiser to support the rehabilitation of ruru (morepork) native owls at BirdCare Aotearoa, a native bird hospital. $30 per person.

Recommended age: 10+

Bring warm gear, sturdy walking shoes, and a torch (preferably with red light).

This is a collaborative event between BirdCare Aotearoa and Arataki Visitors Centre.

Moderate level of difficulty along the trail, at night. Please wear suitable footwear and warm gear

Cost: $30
With all proceeds going to Birdcare Aotearoa

Book now! https://events.humanitix.com/ecofest-ruru-night-owls
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/ruru-night-owls-guided-evening-walk/200029759838348
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 91

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/ecofest-ruru-night-owls?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=auckland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Waitakere, New Zealand 0604
- **lat**: -36.94661
- **long**: 174.60788
- **full address**: 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Waitakere, New Zealand 0604, 300 Scenic Dr, Nihotupu, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, Auckland

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Arataki Visitor Centre (https://allevents.in/org/arataki-visitor-centre/11380028)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Ruru+Night+Owls+%E2%80%93+Guided+Evening+Walk&date=08+Apr

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am (+12:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Waitakere, New Zealand 0604, 300 Scenic Dr, Nihotupu, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, Auckland
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Arataki Visitor Centre
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ruru Night Owls – Guided Evening Walk ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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