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Discover this renowned bird sanctuary on the longest natural spit of sand in the world. It is home to a wetland of international importance, is a breeding ground for penguins

• Transport on a comfortable wide-windowed bus.
• Morning/afternoon tea at the lighthouse.
• Expert guide 

Discover this renowned bird sanctuary on the longest natural spit of sand in the world. 

At the very top of the South Island, the golden arc of Farewell Spit reaches 2km across and up to 30km in length, separating the Tasman Sea and Golden Bay.  It is home to a wetland of international importance, is a breeding ground for penguins, offers amazing scenery for visitors to its cliffs and beaches, and the radar station and lighthouse will provide you with some fascinating historical knowledge.

 

Your passionate guide takes you along the shores of this giant sand bar in search of some of the 90 different species of bird that are found here- bar tailed godwits, knots, curlews, whimbrels, turnstones.  Migratory waders from the Northern Hemisphere head south to Farewell Spit for the summer months making this a haven for bird lovers and you will also often see penguins and seals.

 

Hear the history of the Maori pa at Puponga, visit New Zealand’s first radar station and the century old lighthouse keeper's residence on this day tour which makes city life seem a whole world away.

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• Hotel pick up and drop off .
• Optional gratuities.
• Lunch – this can be arranged at extra cost payable locally

 

Casual.

Dress for the conditions of the day and remember that it can get quite windy on Farewell Spit so we recommend bringing a jacket.

 

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