Experience Highlights
- Watch the sunrise from the largest most accessible Gannet colony in the world
- Be the first to welcome the new day overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean
- Safari tour in a luxurious 4×4 Range Rover
- Over 20,000 gannets in their natural habitat
- Duration: 3 hours
- Type: Private Experience
Sarah
Travel Specialist
Witness the world awaken on the Gannet Safari Overland Sunrise Tour, a truly spectacular start to the day. Journey through a private coastal farm as the first golden light spills across the Pacific Ocean, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. Your destination is the dramatic cliff-edge colony of Australasian gannets, where thousands of these majestic birds stir to life against this breathtaking backdrop.
With an expert guide, you’ll walk amongst the nesting pairs, observing their intricate courtship rituals and fierce dedication to their chicks from mere feet away. The cool morning air and soft dawn light create unparalleled photographic opportunities and a profound sense of tranquility. This exclusive, small-group adventure offers an intimate and awe-inspiring encounter with one of New Zealand’s most incredible wildlife spectacles, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
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Monday - Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
