Come on an extra special eco journey to Farewell Spit a protected nature reserve and home to New Zealand's longest sand spit.
*** Certificate Of Excellence Winner 2013 ***
Join Farewell Spit Tours on an incredible journey through a nature lover's paradise.
Farewell Spit, the longest sand spit in New Zealand at 26km, is an ecological treasure trove just waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the vast array of wildlife and marine life, the historic lighthouse, imposing sand dunes, coastal cliffs and diverse Maori history with outstanding panoramic views as a beautiful backdrop.
Your local and friendly guides are passionate about the history and ecology of this protected nature reserve and will ensure you get the most out of your journey of discovery.
With over 15,000 Godwits and Knots and a whole host of other native and introduced species to be seen, this is a wildlife spectacle you simply cannot miss out on.
Find out for yourself why Captain Cook affectionately named this stunning region Farewell on his departure from New Zealand and come and immerse yourself in nature.
Location: Collingwood, Golden Bay. Two and a half hours drive from Nelson
A really amazing trip. Great commentary by a very knowledgable driver/guide. So much history, plant, bird and animal life. A trip I could easily do again.
Thoroughly enjoyed out trip with such a knowledgeable and passionate local!
Great trip we were very lucky with the weather fine with no wind,saw lots of migrates birds and seals. Our tour guide was great,full of information about the area, bird life, and the spit.
We had a lovely day. We enjoyed seeing a part of NZ in its natural state, a variety of bird life and even seals. The views were amazing.
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Beth from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2021
Well worth doing
This is an amazing trip. Well worth doing. Office lady is really obliging and they are well organised. At times the commentary was a bit "over the top" and driver passionate about her person ideals which isnt for everyone.