Pricing and Conditions
| Adult | $150.00 |
| Child (12 year(s) and under) |
$75.00 |
Courting Kōtuku at New Zealand's only White Heron nesting site, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand.
Adult Kōtuku with chicks begging at the White Heron Sanctuary, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, South Westland.
Early season activity at the White Heron Waitangiroto Nature Reserve breeding ground - Whataroa, South Island.
Kōtuku chicks experiencing the Waitangiroto River below their nests at New Zealand's only White Heron breeding ground - Whataroa, West Coast.
Learn about the Predator Control work we do in and around the Kōtuku nesting site - Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa.
Kōtuku family at NZ's only White Heron nesting site and breeding ground - Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa.
Adult Kōtuku feeding its large chicks at their sole New Zealand nesting ground - Whataroa, West Coast, South Island.
64 Main Road, Whataroa, New Zealand.
Witness the extraordinary sight of the rare Kōtuku, White Heron at their only New Zealand breeding ground within the flora and fauna abundant Waitangiroto Nature Reserve. Guaranteed viewing of the nesting White Heron, Royal Spoonbill and Little Shag.
Witness the extraordinary sight of the rare Kōtuku, White Heron at their only New Zealand breeding ground within the flora and fauna abundant Waitangiroto Nature Reserve. Guaranteed viewing of the nesting White Heron, Royal Spoonbill and Little Shag.
Courting Kōtuku at New Zealand's only White Heron nesting site, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand.
Adult Kōtuku with chicks begging at the White Heron Sanctuary, Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa, South Westland.
Early season activity at the White Heron Waitangiroto Nature Reserve breeding ground - Whataroa, South Island.
Kōtuku chicks experiencing the Waitangiroto River below their nests at New Zealand's only White Heron breeding ground - Whataroa, West Coast.
Learn about the Predator Control work we do in and around the Kōtuku nesting site - Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa.
Kōtuku family at NZ's only White Heron nesting site and breeding ground - Waitangiroto Nature Reserve - Whataroa.
Adult Kōtuku feeding its large chicks at their sole New Zealand nesting ground - Whataroa, West Coast, South Island.
| Adult | $150.00 |
| Child (12 year(s) and under) |
$75.00 |
Daily Tour Times: 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm – Bookings are recommended. Tour Duration: 2.5 hours return to Whataroa. Adult $150 - Student 12-17yrs $100 - Child 3-11 yrs $75 New Zealand family-owned and operated small business. Small, personalised group tours. Friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable local guides. Suitable for all ages and abilities; assistance is available. Operates rain or shine, quality wet weather gear provided if raining. Private and large group tour options are available.
A valid credit card is required to secure bookings. Credit card details will be held without charge pending visitor arrival. There will be no charge to the credit card provided we receive 24 hours’ notice of cancellation of the tour booking. In the event of a late cancellation or non-arrival, a charge equivalent to the full tour cost may be charged to the credit card. If you need to amend your tour reservation due to weather or other reasons, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Join us for a unique nature experience. Our exclusive 2.5-hour guided White Heron Tour includes a scenic minibus ride via private farmland and wetlands to the DOC-protected Waitangiroto Nature Reserve. Here, an easy 800 metre walk leads visitors through lush, ancient Kahikatea rainforest with seasonal wonders to our elevated viewing hide to view the majestic Kōtuku in their natural nesting environment. Be delighted and captivated as the White Heron colony interacts and raises its young. Also, observe and learn about the Royal Spoonbill, Little Shag, and other birdlife here. White Heron Sanctuary Tours is the original and only tour company permitted to visit this nesting site and has 37 years experience, sharing the magic of the Kōtuku.
64 Main Road, Whataroa, New Zealand.
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