Amazing tour

Very informative and enjoyable trip.Best way to explore and understand all of farewell spit.Grat views and up close with the wild life.Well worth the price.

History, wildlife, adventure..... Amazing ! Big thanks to our driver/guide

Great tour and very knowledge local guide. Must do for all NZers.

A great day out and learn a lot about the history of the area. The driver (Sorry forgotten his name) was a oracle of knowledge. Plenty of stops on the way to take photos and view the area. Nice cupper and muffin at the lighthouse keeper house, before heading back to Collingwood.

At last got to go on the tour on Farewell Spit. Great day out, Great commentary, Great cuppa tea at the lighthouse. Just a little disappointed not to get to the end of the Spit. My husband decided to roll down the big sand dune on the return trip which was fun to watch, but not so much for him as when CRACK a broken rib was his reward. Still he is 56.

A lovely brisk sunny day. Not as much walking to places as I had expected, we got off bus to wander a sand dune, look at a couple of interesting vista's at Fossil Bay and Cape Farewell. Alan, driver, was a font of endless knowledge. Stopped often to look at all sorts of different birds, from the bus. I enjoyed myself.

From the time we left Collingwood, to Cape Farewell [the most northerly point of the South Island]. over the Spit to the lighthouse we had a fantastic trip. Our driver and guide [Alan] was such a delight. He happily shared his extensive knowledge about the Spit, the wildlife, and history of the region. He provided an impressive, almost non-stop commentary. One of the passengers fittingly likened him to "Crocodile Dundee" of Collingwood, and this was demonstrated as he released the bus from the clutches of the shifting sand. We finished the trip with a vastly improved understanding of the ecology of the Spit. This trip is highly recommended.

I absolutely loved this tour, the guide was awesome (I am pretty sure his name was Tony), and he knew everything about Golden Bay and Farewell Split.

Great trip. We were so fortunate to catch the sunrise on the beach. Us bus driver was awesome, with so much knowledge about the spit history and wildlife.l

A fabulous day trip offering an insight to a part of NZ that few get to see. Kirsten, our tour guide, was energetic and full of enthusiasm to ensure we all got to see everything this unusual habitat had to offer. It was hard to imagine how 6.5 hrs on a tour bus was going to stay interesting but you are off and on so often that time flies by and the end comes too quickly! You dont need to be an avid bird watcher to be in awe of the beauty- Kersten will ensure you know what you are seeing and provide a fullfilling experience of NZ nature. A definite tick on the bucket-list.

What a fabulous trip! Elaine kept us laughing the whole way and is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and of the types of birds. Very good value for money and it was more than just a tour to the Spit. The scenery is just unbelievable. Lots of opportunities to stretch your legs so that you're not stuck in a bus for 6 hrs. Would highly recommend!

The day was well organized and we had a great guide Elaine was some great sense of humor and lot of local stories. We travelled in a well mainted bus and saw good amout of wildlife. I really enjoy the day on farwell spit. The only small disadvantage in main season travelling is, that it was not quiet lonely, but four busses have been with us on the trip. Even with many people up the pile of sand it was a great day.

The Farewell Spit Eco Tour Company is extremely professional, well versed on all aspects of flora & fauna, vehicle perfect for the journey, plenty of stops, safety is paramount in all they do and all the staff are friendly and well aware of each persons requirement. I can't speak highly enough about them and I was but one on the vehicle who received this attention. Finally, the Farewell Spit Eco Tour team have the highest regard for the environment.

Farewell Spit has been on my mind ever since I saw it out the window of a plane heading to Australia. I"m so glad I did the tour. It was an amazing day full of gorgeous scenery unlike any other I've experienced in New Zealand. Birdlife abounds as well as seals. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable with the history of the Spit and the surrounding area. The bus was very comfortable to ride in and there were plenty of opportunities to get out and explore. A must do while in New Zealand.

This tour proposed by Farewell Eco Tour is an excellent experience to live in Golden Bay! It's fun to be in the red bus, with an interesting guide who explains the dynamics of the area, takes us to a sand dune and the lighthouse, and shows us the animals. We also see the beautiful Cape Farewell. I just regret that we are not taken to Wharariki Beach. Definitely go for it!