Visiting Aviary
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Aviary
All places near Amberley →Mount Grey / Maukatere
viewpoint · 19 km
Norman Kirk Park
park · 32 km · Waimakariri
Pegasus Bay
beach · 36 km · Canterbury
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
sanctuary · 45 km · Christchurch City
Ōruapaeroa-Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park
park · 46 km · Christchurch City
St Paul's Anglican Church - Papanui
church · 49 km · Christchurch City
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve · Christchurch City45 kmOrana Wildlife Park · Christchurch City51 kmMcLeans Grassland Reserve · Christchurch City51 kmChristchurch Botanic Gardens · Christchurch City53 kmYarrs Flat Wildlife Reserve · Selwyn83 kmOld Queen Mary Hospital · Hurunui89 kmHow to reach Aviary
Nearest towns with a guide: Amberley (1 km) · Woodend (23 km) · Kaiapoi (32 km). Coordinates -43.15590, 172.72880. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Aviary?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Aviary?
Nearby: Mount Grey / Maukatere (viewpoint, 19 km), Norman Kirk Park (park, 32 km), Pegasus Bay (beach, 36 km), Willowbank Wildlife Reserve (sanctuary, 45 km), Ōruapaeroa-Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park (park, 46 km), St Paul's Anglican Church - Papanui (church, 49 km).
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