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White Heron Santuary Tours

View the magnificent White Heron, Royal Spoonbill, Little Shag, and other birdlife, all in their natural environment.


Explore the unique heritage, feel the spirit of early pioneers from days gone by, while enjoying the intense closeness of this vast virgin landscape. There are plenty of excellent photo opportunities available.

Tour includes:
* Short minibus ride from the Whataroa office.
* 40 minute scenic jetboat ride (20 minutes each way)
* Walk through native Westland Rainforest with its unique flora and fauna, including a variety of native orchids. (500 metre boardwalk).
* 30-40 minutes in actual viewing hide.
* Excellent photo opportunities.
* Duration 2.5 to 3 hrs

Experience the lowland rainforests unique flora, fauna and other birdlife along boardwalks within the Waitangiroto Nature Reserve.

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