Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Gannet Safaris Overland is the only tour which drives up onto to the Gannet plateau. No walking required. The views are spectutular with so much to learn about Hawkes Bay.
Our 3 hour fully guided tour takes you within meters of the gannets of Cape Kidnappers. The birds are mesmerising to watch. See them dive and swoop gracefully. While there we will serve tea & coffee.
Please do not book this tour if you are off a cruise ship. We have a specific tour which is only bookable via our website for cruise ship passengers.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
This tour is not available for cruise ship passengers
Departure Point
396 Clifton Road, Clifton 4180, New Zealand
Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand Drive over the private farm of Cape Kidnappers Station and wildlife sanctuary to Cape Kidnappers gannet plateau. Stopping at several look out points with 360 degree views across Hawkes Bay. Spectutular views looking down the Cliffs onto Clifton Beach.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
W7466OKmariannea
15 Apr 2023
Our guide, Rob, was knowledgeable, funny and proud to be a Kiwi:)
Three hour tour through the glorious landscape with a 45 minute visit w the gannets. (and yummy tea and cookies).
We highly recommend.
Betsy W
14 Apr 2023
What a privilege to experience the gannet colony up close, as well as the winding drive to get there. Amazing views of Cape Kidnappers from several vistas, and we got a full briefing on birds, plants and the property owners' commitments to eliminating invasive species, Who knew that rabbit burrows can bring down a steep hillside? All that plus coffee, tea and biscuits during our gannet viewing.
AnnPhilip65
10 Apr 2023
A must do trip to see the gannets. Wayne our guide was amazing. His knowledge of the district and history of the area was fascinating and to the point. Excellent commentary. The tracks and farm are well maintained. Great scenery and views.are truly magical day.
This tour in
North Island
is organized by
Gannet Safaris Overland
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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