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| Adult | $395.00 |
The huge workups of Buller's Shearwater feeding on krill are one of the highlights of The Petrel Station's tours and are a regular sight during the spring and early summer.
The scarce New Zealand Storm Petrel. The Petrel Station's tours regularly see the largest number of these delightful tiny seabirds out on any location in New Zealand (and the world).
Chatham Albatross coming in for landing. Rarely seen off New Zealand's mainland we are lucky to get to see these stunners occasionally on our spring tours.
Grey Noddy / Ternlet only visit three mainland locations in New Zealand, all of which are offshore rock stack islands, and the ones on The Petrel Station tours are the easiest place to visit.
With one of the largest wingspan of any bird in the world, the massive New Zealand Wandering Albatross are always incredible to see soaring around us on the boat.
Pycroft's Petrel – This tricky-to-ID seabird species only breed on a few offshore islands in northern New Zealand, and we regularly see them over spring and summer out on The Petrel Station Tours.
A White-faced Storm Petrel bouncing across the surface of the ocean.
Grey-faced Petrel, Black-winged Petrel and White-naped Petrel are some of the petrel seabird species that we see on The Petrel Station's seabird tours, during different seasons of the year.
A big Salvin’s Mollymawk / Albatross with its massive 2.5 metre wingspan, soaring alongside a tiny New Zealand Storm Petrel whose wingspan is but a mere 40cm.
Buller's Shearwater soaring against the sunrise at the start of a pelagic seabird tour.
Tutukaka Marina, Tutukaka, New Zealand.
Join us on one of the world’s best full-day seabird tours, in one of the most diverse seabird locations on Earth. From huge Albatross to tiny Storm Petrels, and the unforgettable spectacle of the huge seabird feeding gatherings we’re famous for.
Join us on one of the world’s best full-day seabird tours, in one of the most diverse seabird locations on Earth. From huge Albatross to tiny Storm Petrels, and the unforgettable spectacle of the huge seabird feeding gatherings we’re famous for.
The huge workups of Buller's Shearwater feeding on krill are one of the highlights of The Petrel Station's tours and are a regular sight during the spring and early summer.
The scarce New Zealand Storm Petrel. The Petrel Station's tours regularly see the largest number of these delightful tiny seabirds out on any location in New Zealand (and the world).
Chatham Albatross coming in for landing. Rarely seen off New Zealand's mainland we are lucky to get to see these stunners occasionally on our spring tours.
Grey Noddy / Ternlet only visit three mainland locations in New Zealand, all of which are offshore rock stack islands, and the ones on The Petrel Station tours are the easiest place to visit.
With one of the largest wingspan of any bird in the world, the massive New Zealand Wandering Albatross are always incredible to see soaring around us on the boat.
Pycroft's Petrel – This tricky-to-ID seabird species only breed on a few offshore islands in northern New Zealand, and we regularly see them over spring and summer out on The Petrel Station Tours.
A White-faced Storm Petrel bouncing across the surface of the ocean.
Grey-faced Petrel, Black-winged Petrel and White-naped Petrel are some of the petrel seabird species that we see on The Petrel Station's seabird tours, during different seasons of the year.
A big Salvin’s Mollymawk / Albatross with its massive 2.5 metre wingspan, soaring alongside a tiny New Zealand Storm Petrel whose wingspan is but a mere 40cm.
Buller's Shearwater soaring against the sunrise at the start of a pelagic seabird tour.
| Adult | $395.00 |
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In general, the seabird tours are suitable for most people, but you must be stable on your feet and able to move around the boat unassisted and have good general fitness. These tours are an open ocean adventure activity (approx. 40km offshore) and there are some exceptions of who can come onboard so please check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page on our website for details www.thepetrelstation.nz/faqs
Please check our website for 'Cancellation and Refunds' policy details. www.thepetrelstation.nz/costs-booking
Whether you’re a birdwatcher, wildlife enthusiast, or photographer, The Petrel Station seabird tours are one of New Zealand’s standout pelagic wildlife experiences. Our tours spend 9–10 hours offshore, giving you plenty of time to enjoy exceptional close encounters and outstanding photography opportunities in one of the world’s richest seabird areas, where 69 seabird species have been recorded so far. Highlights include the world’s best chance to see the rare New Zealand Storm Petrel, specialty northern seabirds such as Pycroft’s Petrel, Black Petrel, and Grey Noddy, seasonal southern ocean visitors, scarce migration and vagrant species, and the huge feeding workups of Buller’s Shearwater and Fairy Prion offshore from Tutukaka, Northland.
Tutukaka Marina, Tutukaka, New Zealand.
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