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Eco Tour in Wellington: Seal Coast and Botanic Garden Bushwalk

Available in English Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    8 hours

  • Start time

    Start time: 0900h (9:00am)
    Duration: 8 hours

  • Meeting Point
    Your hotel in Wellington.
    (Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
  • Ending Point

    Your hotel in Wellington

Key Highlights

  • See colonies of fur seals on New Zealand′s dramatic Seal Coast
  • Bush walk in New Zealand′s only botanic garden dedicated to native plants

Overview

On this fascinating eco tour in Wellington, get introduced to the world of Maori myths and legends and see some of the most stunning natural wonders in New Zealand.

Travel to the dramatic Seal Coast where you can step across an active fault line and see a captivating colony of fur seals. The views here are among the best in New Zealand - see the Tasman Sea meet the Pacific Ocean, the tumultuous waters of Cook Strait separating the North and South Islands, and the distant mountain ranges of the South.

Enjoy an invigorating bush walk in New Zealand's only botanic garden dedicated solely to native plants. This botanic garden is home to several 400-year old trees and is a haven for native birds.

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a eco tour of Wellington’s vibrant natural wonders in a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle equipped with commentary. An English-speaking guide will accompany you on this tour.

You will be driven to Wellington’s beautiful waterfront where you can enjoy a leisurely walk while hearing Maori legends of sea monsters, or Taniwha, who once lived under the harbor’s mysterious waters. Also learn about the legendary warrior who landed his canoe on the Wellington shore.

Set out on an exhilarating four-wheel drive journey to Red Rocks on the dramatic Seal Coast at the south of the city. Get across a live active fault line, over rock beachfront and around headlands to visit a captivating colony of fur seals, sprawled over the rust-colored rocks that give the destination its name. The views here are exceptional - you'll see the Tasman Sea meet the Pacific Ocean, the tumultuous waters of Cook Strait separating the North and South Islands, and the distant mountain ranges of the South.

Relax and enjoy a delicious bistro lunch with brilliant panoramic views over the harbour capital.

After lunch, set out on an invigorating bush walk in New Zealand's only botanic garden dedicated solely to native plants. On the fringes of the city, yet seeming a world away, it has safe native bush trails and plant collections, including several 400-year old trees. This botanic garden is a haven for native birds where you may see the Tui, Kereru, Silver Eye, Kingfisher, Grey Warbler and Morepork amongst the feathered inhabitants of the forest.The endangered birds including the Kaka, Kiwi, Saddleback and Bellbird are regenerating in the native forest

At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel in Wellington.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle
  • Expert English-speaking nature guide
  • Native bird watching
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee

Additional info

This tour has disabled access. Child car seats and wheelchairs are available on purchase/hire.The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have

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