Tours
Small group tours run from Akaroa over one of the most scenic back country roads by 4WD van to Pōhatu/ Flea Bay and Pōhatu marine reserve, a beautiful sheltered bay out on the wild south eastern corner of Banks Peninsula and home to the largest Little Penguin Colony on mainland New Zealand with over 1500 penguins breeding there.
Choose your option today to be guided by our team of family and friends who have years of working in penguin conservation, a passion for sharing their stories and a wealth of local knowledge passed down several generations.
Penguin Tours
- Pōhatu is the largest Australasian Little Penguin colony on mainland New Zealand and the family has worked over the last three decades protecting Kororā/White-Flippered Penguins (Eudyptula minor albosignata), Canterbury's own variant of Australasian Little Penguin, from introduced predators.
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Sea Kayaking Safari
- Explore the outer coast of Banks peninsula and Pōhatu Marine Reserve by kayak. Marvel at the spectacular towering cliffs, rock stacks, reefs, and deep sea caves and encounter its unique to New Zealand wildlife.
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Wildside Discovery Tours
- Come with us on a 4WD safari to the spectacular, award-winning Wildside Conservation area! Discover the area's rich history, native flora and fauna and Pōhatu's unique penguin conservation program.
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Farmstay
- Want to spend more time with us enjoying all of what Pōhatu Bay's beautiful environment can offer? You might be interested in our packages and combo tours.
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Combo Kayak & Evening Penguin Tour
- Want to experience Pohatu from the land to the sea? Afternoon to Evening and see how our wildlife behaves? A full-on tour option for anyone who wants to experience our 2 main wildlife-watching tours.
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Combo Hike and Kayak
- This is a perfect option for people who have a good level of fitness and wish to spend more time in Pōhatu bay natural environment.
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Group
- You're trying to organise a get together for your friends or extended family. We have many options to offer for groups of up to 50 people so get in touch.
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Akaroa Experience Package
- Search no more the full Akaroa experience has everything that you and your group needs to properly discover all aspects of Akaroa.
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Akaroa Wildlife Pass
- Animal lovers, this is the package for you. Tick 3 of your animal bucket list in one go with this unique "Akaroa wildlife pass".
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Business Incentives
- Looking to take the team outof the office and do something meaningful fort he environment and our native wildlife, then check out our options.
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