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Start: Akaroa
Travel Time: 4 hours
Minimum Age: 2

A Half-Day Wildlife and Conservation Tour on Banks Peninsula

Banks Peninsula’s volcanic coastline, farmland and native forest provide the setting for this four-hour Pōhatu Scenic Nature Safari from Akaroa. Scenic 4WD travel leads through the Wild Side Conservation Area towards Flea Bay, with local commentary covering the peninsula’s landscapes, history, wildlife and long-running conservation programme.

Additional time allows for coastal viewpoints, monitored white-flippered penguin nesting sites and a visit to the Akaroa Heads Lighthouse Reserve. An optional stop in the red beech forest of Tutakākahikura Scenic Reserve may also be included, with tea, coffee and homemade baking served during the tour.

Highlights

  • Wide coastal views across Akaroa Harbour and Banks Peninsula
  • More time within the remote landscapes around Flea Bay
  • Insight into over 30 years of local penguin conservation
  • Volcanic cliffs, farmland and native forest in one half-day tour
  • Opportunities to see native birds and seasonal wildlife activity
  • A relaxed small-group journey through privately protected land
  • Scenic return travel from Akaroa by 4WD minivan
  • Photo stops with local commentary along the route
  • Visit to Akaroa Heads Lighthouse Reserve
  • Optional visit to Tutakākahikura Scenic Reserve
  • Extra time at Flea Bay for nature viewing and sightseeing
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and homemade baking

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Warm, weather-appropriate layers
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Water
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Personal medication
  • Camera
  • Adult: 16 years +
  • Children: 4-15 years
  • Minimum age: 2 years
  • More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**
  • Within 24 hours: No refund

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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