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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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Kirstyn from New Zealand wrote on 03 November 2021
Fantastic Tour
We were thoroughly impressed with this tour. Tony, our guide was so informative about the Hisyory of the whole Farm and all of the animals. We never expected to get so close to the Gannets, it was amazing! Would definitely recommend.
Kay Moors from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2022
Day trip
Great time, well worth it for nature lovers
Atif from New Zealand wrote on 09 January 2022
Average experience
The experience was ok, it would be nice if the roads can be finished off completely instead of gravel so that passengers inside the bus can feel comfortable and have smooth journey without any back aches .
roslyn from New Zealand wrote on 03 January 2022
A Must See in Napier
Thank you so much for a fantastic experience This is a definite must see tour in Napier. Jan is so informative and passionate about the Gannets which made for a wonderful experience. The Gannets are just gorgeous and entertaining with all their different personalities. We were likely enough to see all different sizes of babies. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you again Jan for a fabulous morning.
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ashg from New Zealand wrote on 24 November 2021
Lovely day, great host
Was happy for myself that there were only a couple of us on the tour, sad for the company though, but it was nice and quiet and more personal. What a lovely drive overland through the farm and past the golf course and lodge. Was fun to be amongst the farm animals, spectacular views of the landscape and ocean. Rob was a great and informative host and driver. Being so close to the Gannets was really neat, they are a bit smelly and noisy but so beautiful and interesting and it was cool to see cute little fluffy babies... I highly recommend this tour and this company for a great experience... It was a good day for it too, not too hot. Thanks for having me.