Pelagic bird-watching, visit the open ocean realm of the albatross, mollymawks, petrels, terns, shags and gulls of the Kaikoura Coast, New Zealand.
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Customised Pelagic Tours

Our tours operate daily, three times a day in summer and twice daily in winter. We do have the ability to alter tour times for groups wanting alternative arrangements, subject to minimum numbers.

Normal tours to visit the pelagics off Kaikoura follow a predictable pattern. They have a duration of between 2 to 2.5 hours and cover the sea areas normally within 5 to 8 miles off shore. Trips cater not only for the serious birder, but also for those amongst us who are really only interested in seeing albatross.

Due to the interest shown by genuine birders anxious to see as many species as possible and perhaps seeing some of the less frequently sighted species and spending longer time on the ocean, further offshore, we have included this customised option.

 

How Does It Work?

 

Customised tours require advanced planning, a reservation and minimum numbers.

4hr Pelagic Bird Tour
Nominate a day and time your group (minimum numbers apply) wishes to take a customised tour and providing this time is not already allocated we can arrange for this tour to take place.

Tour Duration and Costs (select from below)

Extended 4 Hours $125 per person

Note: Food and refreshments can be provided if required. Hot chocolate and cookies are provided as part of the tour at no cost.


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