Where to See New Zealand Falcon in Queenstown-Lakes District, New Zealand

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New Zealand Falcon sightings in Queenstown-Lakes District

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Where New Zealand Falcon has been reported, from 175 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none.

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Timing

When to look

12 AM0% of the busiest hour1 AM0% of the busiest hour2 AM0% of the busiest hour3 AM0% of the busiest hour4 AM2% of the busiest hour5 AM21% of the busiest hour6 AM63% of the busiest hour7 AM89% of the busiest hour8 AMBusiest hour9 AM95% of the busiest hour10 AM89% of the busiest hour11 AM84% of the busiest hourNoon79% of the busiest hour1 PM79% of the busiest hour2 PM84% of the busiest hour3 PM89% of the busiest hour4 PM95% of the busiest hour5 PMBusiest hour6 PM89% of the busiest hour7 PM42% of the busiest hour8 PM11% of the busiest hour9 PM2% of the busiest hour10 PM0% of the busiest hour11 PM0% of the busiest hour

New Zealand Falcon is most seen 7–11 AM and 3–7 PM. Bars compare each hour with the busiest one.

New Zealand Falcon sightings by hour, as a share of the busiest hour
Hour	Share of busiest hour
12 AM	0%
1 AM	0%
2 AM	0%
3 AM	0%
4 AM	2%
5 AM	21%
6 AM	63%
7 AM	89%
8 AM	100%
9 AM	95%
10 AM	89%
11 AM	84%
Noon	79%
1 PM	79%
2 PM	84%
3 PM	89%
4 PM	95%
5 PM	100%
6 PM	89%
7 PM	42%
8 PM	11%
9 PM	2%
10 PM	0%
11 PM	0%

Where to look

Queenstown-Lakes District spots that mention New Zealand Falcon

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Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about New Zealand Falcon. A good start, never a guarantee.

Places

LodgingCardrona HotelIconic gold‑rush pub with gardens, hearty fare, and cozy rooms

SightMount IronShort climb with big 360-degree views over Wānaka and ranges

SightSteamer WharfWaterfront dining hub with lake views and Earnslaw cruise departures

SightMacetown Historic TownshipGhost town ruins up a riverbed track with real adventure vibes

SightSkippers SchoolRestored goldfields schoolhouse in a dramatic canyon setting

Trails

ModerateGreenstone–Caples Circuit61 km · 18.5 hrQuieter four day loop over McKellar Saddle with hut to hut comfort

EasyGlenorchy Walkway5.5 km · 1.5 hrFlat wetland loop with boardwalks, birdlife, and mirror-like mountain reflections.

ChallengingMotatapu Track48.9 km · 23 hrSteep hut-to-hut alpine traverse linking Wānaka and Arrowtown via Macetown.

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189 sightingsKeaNestor notabilisMost seen 8 AM & 4–7 PMSighting map

18 sightingsKākāNestor meridionalisMost seen 7–9 AM & 5–8 PMSighting map

195 sightingsKererūHemiphaga novaeseelandiaeMost seen 9 AM–12 PM & 3–6 PMSighting map

48 sightingsWekaGallirallus australisMost seen 7–10 AM & 5–8 PMSighting map

239 sightingsTūīProsthemadera novaeseelandiaeMost seen 7–10 AM & 4–6 PMSighting map

97 sightingsBellbirdAnthornis melanuraMost seen 6–8 AM & 6 PMSighting map

36 sightingsRed DeerCervus elaphusMost seen 6–8 AM & 5–8 PMSighting map

474 sightingsGreat Crested GrebePodiceps cristatusMost seen 6–10 AM & 3–7 PMSighting map

Where to see New Zealand Falcon in Queenstown-Lakes District