White Heron Sanctuary Tours

White Heron Sanctuary Tours

8 Rankers Reviews

5 Face-to-Face

5 Bird Watching

3 Okarito

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Organisation

White Heron Sanctuary Tours

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandWest CoastOkarito

Categories

  • Activity__bird_watchingBird Watching

Directions

To Office

Reviews

    • This is an excellent professionally run tour.
    • Excellent.
    • A tremendous experience.
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  • 5.0/5

    This was a great experience, and it followed the advertised description very closely.

    A minibus ride, with information and a commentary about the natural history of the area and the birds, was followed by a very enjoyable jet boat ride to the nesting area. After a short walk on a very well maintained boardwalk, we arrived at the viewing hide. It is just across the river from the main nesting site of the White Herons, together with Spoonbills and Shags. In late November, we saw White Heron nests with eggs and with chicks from newly hatched to fully fledged. The trees so full of beautiful birds is a truly magnificent sight. The return journey is the reverse and, on the jet boat ride, we were "escorted" by Shelducks flying in formation with the boat. Taking care only to pick a good time of the year, I would most highly recommend this experience.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Terry Kirkhope's avatar

    Terry Kirkhope

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Interesting, good time to study the bird and a guide that knew a lot to tell.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • 5.0/5

    Excellent.

    Really brilliant jetboat ride and then you get our and see the White Herons. Good value for money. Would recommend.

    Reviewed over 16 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Jan's avatar

    Jan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    For those that are into wildlife, this tour is a must.

    The guide had alot of experience.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago

    DENMARK
    Kristin's avatar

    Kristin

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This is an excellent professionally run tour.

    You get to enjoy good views of the river, a pleasant bush walk, and plenty of time to view the White Herons and Spoonbill on their nests. The view from the hide was closer than I expected, and I got some good photographs. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed about 15 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Duncan Watson's avatar

    Duncan Watson

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    By boat visiting white heron colony, the guide was very knowledgeable (Dion).

    Reviewed about 14 years ago and experienced in March 2010

    NETHERLANDS
    Gerald Veldink's avatar

    Gerald Veldink

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Fabulous jet ride into nesting place of the White Herons-lovely board walk through forest to "hide".

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Anne Courtenay's avatar

    Anne Courtenay

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A tremendous experience.

    Friendly drivers of van and jet boat made getting there lots of fun. Lovely forest walk and a well constructed hide for viewing. The birds were close and unconcerned. There were herons still in breeding plumage, chicks and squabbling teens and the comedic spoonbills were an unexpected bonus. A trip highlight.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Pam&Steve

    Customer