Pricing and Conditions
Adult | $150.00 |
Child (12 year(s) and under) |
$75.00 |
64 Main Road, Whataroa, New Zealand.
Visit New Zealand's one and only White Heron, Kōtuku nesting colony with family owned and operated White Heron Sanctuary Tours. Observe the magnificent Kōtuku in their natural nesting environment within the protected, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve.
Visit New Zealand's one and only White Heron, Kōtuku nesting colony with family owned and operated White Heron Sanctuary Tours. Observe the magnificent Kōtuku in their natural nesting environment within the protected, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve.
Adult | $150.00 |
Child (12 year(s) and under) |
$75.00 |
Tour times do sometimes vary and minimum numbers apply, bookings are recommended. Tours operate rain or shine. Full wet weather gear is provided if it is wet. A warm hat/clothing and comfortable, walking footwear is recommended. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Locally owned and operated, experienced guides with local knowledge.
Tours cancelled within 24 hours of booked date will incur a 50% cancellation fee. In the event of a "No Show" a 100% fee will apply.
The White Heron Sanctuary Tour consists of an informative minibus ride through private farmland into the Department of Conservation protected Waitangiroto Nature Reserve. In the Reserve a short walk leads visitors through ancient Kahikatea rainforest to a purpose-built viewing hide to observe the magnificent Kotuku, White Heron in their natural nesting environment. The Royal Spoonbill and the Little Shag also nest in this special area and can be seen from the hide. The untouched preserved rainforest and its surrounds are also home to a great array of other birdlife including, Tui, Bellbird, Wood Pigeon, Fantail, Tomtit, Silver Eye and Grey Warbler. The original and only tour to visit the White Heron nesting site, a truly unique experience.
64 Main Road, Whataroa, New Zealand.
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