Wildlife Tours in New Zealand

Natural spectacles and unique animal encounters are two of the compelling reasons for going on wildlife tours in New Zealand. There are few places in the world where in the space of a day you can experience mountain vistas, ancient forests, volcanic landscapes and stunning coastlines. And the variety of species you can encounter on a trip is fantastic.

New Zealand has such a huge number of unique species that have grown up in isolation, and their natural settings have been unchanged in millennia. Much of life revolves around the coast and the sea so, inevitably, cetacean cruises and pelagic bird trips are high on the list of wildlife adventures to have during your visit.

If you have three weeks to spare then you can arrange a New Zealand wildlife trip that covers both North and South Island as well as the Stewart Islands. This should expose you to between 60 and 65 endemic bird species – a very good reason to travel to this Oceania paradise!

If you don’t have that much time to spare, or you are visiting the country for reasons other than a complete wildlife tour, then it’s possible to arrange a great day out. You could arrange to see, for instance, an albatross colony. Or perhaps you’d prefer penguins, or seals? All are possible on a short break or day trip.

To find out more about the variety of wildlife adventures available in New Zealand, have a look at the specialist wildlife tour operators on Blue Sky Wildlife. The enquiry form on each company’s page allows you to contact them directly, either to ask questions or arrange your New Zealand wildlife holiday.

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