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Come on an extra special eco journey to Farewell Spit a protected nature reserve and home to New Zealand's longest sand spit.
Highlights
- Sand Spit - Explore the pristine 26km sand spit
- Puponga - The northernmost point of the South Island to view seals basking on the rocks and spectacular coastal cliffs
- Fossil Point - View the array of exposed fossils and wormcasts and sea life found in the exposed rock pools
- Sand Hills - Scale the magnificent dunes for outstanding panoramic views of the Tasman coastline, intertidal plain and 8km recession of the tides.
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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.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Adult$195.00
- Child$65.00
- Adult$195.00
- Child$65.00
- Adult$195.00
- Child$65.00
- Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$65.00
- Adult$195.00
- Child$65.00
- Adult$195.00
- Child$65.00
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Cathy Dickson from New Zealand wrote on 26 February 2025
Enjoyable
We had a great driver. Paddy. Thought he was going to be grumpy but turned out he has a really dry sense of humour. Lot of knowledge and could tell us all the history. I recommend this trip.
Julie Wotton from New Zealand wrote on 30 January 2025
Wonderful day
Charlie was an excellent tour guide, so much knowledge and interesting information. We really enjoyed the day in this fascinating and unique area.
Megan Bowles from New Zealand wrote on 10 November 2024
Farewell Spit tour
Amazing scenery- imagine it would be stunning on a sunny day 🙂
Debbie Clark from New Zealand wrote on 30 September 2024
Farewell Spit Tour
This was a great day out. Big thanks to Charles our tour guide for his great commentary and driving skills. Lots to see and learn about the area. If there was one thing I would comment on and that was a mention of a lunch break. While I understand the work around tides which dictates when you leave and when you will arrive at the lighthouse, a later departure time meant that you don't arrive at lighthouse until around mid afternoon, there was no mention of lunch break other than a hotdrink and muffin at the lighthouse. I think this made people reluctant to get their lunch out if they had it with them. Other than that a fantastic day out. Thanks heaps team.
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Anthea Kitson from New Zealand wrote on 11 March 2025
Farewell Spit
Interesting, informative tour with excellent Guide/driver. Thoroughly recommend.