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Farewell Spit Tour

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Come on an extra special eco journey to Farewell Spit a protected nature reserve and home to New Zealand's longest sand spit.

Come on an extra special eco journey to Farewell Spit a protected nature reserve and home to New Zealand's longest sand spit.

Highlights

  • Sand Spit - Explore the pristine 26km sand spit
  • Puponga - The northernmost point of the South Island to view seals basking on the rocks and spectacular coastal cliffs
  • Fossil Point - View the array of exposed fossils and wormcasts and sea life found in the exposed rock pools
  • Sand Hills - Scale the magnificent dunes for outstanding panoramic views of the Tasman coastline, intertidal plain and 8km recession of the tides.

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Join Farewell Spit Tours on an incredible journey through a nature lover's paradise.

Farewell Spit, the longest sand spit in New Zealand at 26km, is an ecological treasure trove just waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the vast array of wildlife and marine life, the historic lighthouse, imposing sand dunes, coastal cliffs and diverse Maori history with outstanding panoramic views as a beautiful backdrop.

Your local and friendly guides are passionate about the history and ecology of this protected nature reserve and will ensure you get the most out of your journey of discovery.

With over 15,000 Godwits and Knots and a whole host of other native and introduced species to be seen, this is a wildlife spectacle you simply cannot miss out on.

Find out for yourself why Captain Cook affectionately named this stunning region Farewell on his departure from New Zealand and come and immerse yourself in nature.

Location: Collingwood, Golden Bay. Two and a half hours drive from Nelson.

Adult $195.00
Child $65.00 (0-15 years old)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 7 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Collingwood, Golden Bay. Two and a half hours drive from Nelson.

Restrictions

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • *** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ***

    The tour departure times are influenced by tides, so booking times are indicative at best.

    Departure times on the day range between 6am and 4pm. It is ESSENTIAL to follow the booking instructions on your Bookme confirmation to get the exact departure times from Collingwood on the day from the operator.

    Minimum numbers will apply for a tour to go ahead.

Available Bookings from 5 Apr to 18 Apr 2025

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  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$195.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$195.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$195.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$195.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$195.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$195.00
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$156.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$65.00

  • Adult$195.00
  • Child$65.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Rex from South Korea wrote on 30 June 2018

Good

픽업 장소를 지나가는 해프닝이 있었지만 투어를 편히 잘 마무리 했습니다. 가이드도 재미있게 하려고 주시고 커피와 머핀 맛 있어요. 근처 가시면 투어 해보시는것도 특별한 경험을 하실수 있을 거에요

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Anthea Kitson from New Zealand wrote on 11 March 2025

Farewell Spit

Interesting, informative tour with excellent Guide/driver. Thoroughly recommend.

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Cathy Dickson from New Zealand wrote on 26 February 2025

Enjoyable

We had a great driver. Paddy. Thought he was going to be grumpy but turned out he has a really dry sense of humour. Lot of knowledge and could tell us all the history. I recommend this trip.

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Julie Wotton from New Zealand wrote on 30 January 2025

Wonderful day

Charlie was an excellent tour guide, so much knowledge and interesting information. We really enjoyed the day in this fascinating and unique area.

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Megan Bowles from New Zealand wrote on 10 November 2024

Farewell Spit tour

Amazing scenery- imagine it would be stunning on a sunny day 🙂

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