Hawke's Bay Gannet Tour Highlights
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Get up to $10 cash back per person when you book with us
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A 3-hr tour overland to Cape Kidnappers & the largest mainland Gannet colony in the world
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Enjoy breathtaking views across the plateau & the open horizon over the deep ocean
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Morning or afternoon tea
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Services of an expert guide to provide running commentary & a personalised experience
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Transport from Te Awanga onboard a 4WD minibus with a maximum of 20 guests
What to Expect
Watch champion seabirds soar, swoop, dance, and dive right before your eyes into the blue ocean. This small-group nature tour takes you overland to Cape Kidnappers and within metres of the magnificent Gannets.
Departing from Te Awanga base, take a 4WD safari...
Frequently Asked Questions
The last chance to dance is at the base, where there are very good bathroom facilities. On tour, there is only the odd tree for emergencies.
The birds are just as active in the morning as they are in the afternoon, no time is better than the other.
Absolutely – The Operator gets plenty of photographers. Everyone has different light preferences – some even do a morning trip one day and an afternoon trip the next so they can get the right shot. Photographers also love the sunrise tour.
Absolutely. As long as you can hop on and off the bus unaided, then the tour is good for you! The plateau is all flat ground, so walking is very safe and easy. There are also bench seats that you can sit on. Everything can also be seen from the bus without having to get out.
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Policies
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Children 5-16 years inclusive – 50% of adult rate. Children under 5 – free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult
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The Operator reserves the right to alter, modify or cancel a tour due to bad weather, unsafe conditions or at...
The Operator reserves the right to cancel for events beyond their control
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Should you cancel within 7 days of the tour, 10% will be applied
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Should you cancel within 24 hours of the tour, 50% will be applied
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Should they cancel, 100% of...
A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.
All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.