11/09/2026
Fancy a chance to see New Zealand’s only Kōtuku / White Heron nesting colony? 🤍
To celebrate Bird of the Year White Heron Sanctuary Tours in Whataroa are giving away a pass for 2 adults! Head to the original giveaway post at Whiteheronboty to enter 👇
🪽🌿 WIN A PASS FOR 2 ADULTS TO VISIT NEW ZEALAND'S ONLY KŌTUKU (WHITE HERON) NESTING COLONY! 🌿🪽
To celebrate Bird of the Year 2026, we've teamed up with White Heron Sanctuary Tours in Whataroa to give you the chance to win this incredible wildlife experience.
🎁 GIVEAWAY PRIZE:
A guided tour to New Zealand's only Kōtuku (White Heron) nesting colony in the Waitangiroto Nature Reserve — 2 Adult fares, valued at $300 NZD.
HOW TO ENTER:
✅ Like this post
✅ Follow both Whiteheronboty and White Heron Sanctuary Tours Whataroa New Zealand
✅ Comment your answer:
Where is New Zealand's only Kōtuku (White Heron) nesting site located?
🌿 BONUS ENTRIES:
⭐ +1 Entry – Tag a friend in the same comment as your answer. Tag multiple friends in separate comments for additional entries.
⭐ +5 Entries – Vote for Kōtuku as your #1 choice for Bird of the Year 2026, take a screenshot confirming your vote and send it by DM to this account.
👀🪽 Want another chance to win? Head over to our Instagram page and enter there too!
🟢 Opens: Friday, 4 September 2026
🔴 Closes: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 5:00 pm NZST
🏆 Winner Drawn: Monday, 21 September 2026
The winner will be contacted only via Facebook Messenger from this account.
Please beware of fake accounts!
🪽 GIVEAWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS
Entries from both Facebook and Instagram are eligible and will be included in the same prize draw. One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries.
Open to New Zealand residents aged 18 years and over.
The prize must be redeemed by 31 January 2027. Travel to and from Whataroa is not included. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
The winner will be contacted only by direct message from the official White Heron Bird of the Year account and must respond within 7 days.
The winner may be announced on the social media channels of White Heron Bird of the Year and White Heron Sanctuary Tours using their social media handle.
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Facebook or Forest & Bird.
By entering, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Good luck, and thank you for helping celebrate and support the Kōtuku! 🪽🤍
