# Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre

> A conservation centre and forest reserve on SH2 north of Masterton, with kiwi, kākā and takahē in aviaries and tracks through native bush.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-pukaha-mount-bruce/

A conservation centre and forest reserve on SH2 north of Masterton, with kiwi, kākā and takahē in aviaries and tracks through native bush. Feeding times are posted at the entrance. Allow about two hours and expect an entry fee.

- **Nearest town:** Masterton, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -40.7467, 175.8153

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Castlepoint Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-castlepoint-lighthouse/) – 39 km
- [Te Manawa Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-manawa/) – 47 km
- [De Molen Windmill, Foxton](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-de-molen-windmill/) – 54 km
- [Fell Locomotive Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-fell-locomotive-museum/) – 58 km

## FAQs

### Where is Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre?

Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is in Masterton, New Zealand, at GPS -40.7467, 175.8153.

### What is there to see near Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre?

Places worth a stop nearby: Castlepoint Lighthouse (39 km), Te Manawa Museum (47 km), De Molen Windmill, Foxton (54 km) and Fell Locomotive Museum (58 km).

### When is the best time to visit Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)