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Wingspan Flight of the Falcon

Watch expert falconers demonstrate the flight and behaviour of the karearea, New Zealand's falcon. Conservation interpretation explains the breeding, rehabilitation and research work behind the birds on display.

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Location
1334 Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua
Admission
Paid experience
Nearby base
Rotorua
Best for
Birds of prey · Conservation insight
Aerial view of Taupo township where the Waikato River flows out of Lake Taupo.
Regional view

Regional view, not a photograph of this attraction. Taupo lake and town and the Waikato River outlet, New Zealand, 26 October 2005

Photo: Phillip Capper / CC BY 2.0 / Details

What to look for

  • Falcon flight demonstration
  • Raptor-specialist commentary

Before you visit

Visits centre on scheduled displays, not all-day browsing. Contact Wingspan about uneven surfaces and access needs; birds must not be stroked.

Admission & booking

Flight of the Falcon is ticketed; advance-booked Meet & Greet experiences use different tickets.

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Getting there

Turn off SH5 to Paradise Valley Road; the entrance is opposite Velocity Valley's large orange sign.

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Timing & conditions

Heavy rain or strong wind can replace the flight display with an indoor experience; phone ahead if flying is your priority.

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