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Get up close and personal with the Gannets of Cape Kidnappers on an exciting Safari Adventure!
Highlights
- Visit the worlds largest and most accessible Gannet colony!
- Travel off road in 4x4 vehicles across coastline, native bush and working farms
- Learn about the geology and history of Cape Kidnappers and the Gannet colony
- Amazing views of Hawke’s Bay, Mahia Peninsula and Mount Ruapehu
- A unique adventure suitable for all ages!
Prepare for a one of a kind wildlife adventure as you travel from coast to cape and discover the worlds largest Gannet colony!
Situated in a privately owned nature reserve, you have the rare opportunity to witness over 20,000 gannets in their natural habitat, swooping and nesting right before your eyes.
This exciting 4x4 adventure is led by an expert guide who will take you off-road in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to traverse riverbeds, working farms and native bush while providing commentary on the geology and European history of Cape Kidnappers.
You'll arrive at the Gannet colony with nothing but the vast Pacific Ocean as backdrop to these beautiful winged seabirds and get an interesting insight into their lives.
A feast for the eyes, the Gannet Safaris Overland provides an unforgettable Hawke's Bay experience for all.
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Christine THORBURN from New Zealand wrote on 21 March 2024
Gannet Safaris' tour
A wonderful experience and not just seeing the gannets. Our bus driver/guide was friendly, funny and so knowledgeable about the area having lived there as a child so stories came from personal experience. He talked about the history of the area, the conservation and use of the cape with interesting unique stories. Of course the icing on the cake were the gannets. Thank you for providing a fabulous tour.
Sarah from United States wrote on 26 February 2024
Amazing!
Wayne was our driver and he was one of the original drivers to Cape Kidnappers. He was very informative and helpful. I was able to get a transfer back to the isite in town to catch my ship and the isite in town also assisted greatly. The workers that run the tour were all friendly and the stops along the way up were gorgeous. The provided afternoon tea or coffee was nice to have to warm up at the Colony and watching so many at one time was amazing. Thank you all for the great day!
Sheena Bond from New Zealand wrote on 11 January 2024
Family
Good air conditioned vehicle and very knowledgeable guide. Driving excellent and information on the trip overall covered many aspects of the NZ way of life. Thoroughly enjoyed by all my family group.
Prasad Doddala from New Zealand wrote on 11 May 2023
Lovely experience
Lovely hill country drive, witty and nice guide. Gannets were almost gone on the tour day, but the tour guide was able to take us to a different colony so that we can see at least a few.
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Helmut Boehm from Germany wrote on 27 March 2024
Albatros
It was so nice. And the guide was top. :-)