Private 4-Hour Tour

Private tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

★ 5.0 11 reviews

from $704.30 per group

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Napier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Gannet Safaris Overland

Overview

Gannet Safaris Overland runs this private half-day trip from Napier to the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers, with around four hours door to door and roughly 45 minutes spent at the colony itself. Because it is a private tour, only your group takes part. The start point is in Napier; confirm the exact meeting spot on the live booking page.

The route passes the Cape Kidnappers Golf Course without stopping on the way to the gannet colony. Your 45 minutes at the colony is the heart of the trip, with time to watch the birds and take photographs. Tea or coffee is included along the way.

Confirmation arrives at the time of booking, and most travellers can participate. The tour is not wheelchair accessible but pushchairs are, and service animals are allowed. Weather matters here, since the experience requires good conditions, and poor weather brings the choice of another date or a full refund.

From$704.30 per group

Duration4 hours

Rating5.0 from 11 reviews

What's Included

Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Run byGannet Safaris Overland

Itinerary

Starts in Napier, see booking pageCheck the live booking page to confirm meeting arrangements for this tour.
Drive across the peninsulaThe vehicle travels overland toward Cape Kidnappers, passing the Cape Kidnappers Golf Course without stopping.
Gannet colony, 45 minutesYou spend 45 minutes at the colony.
Tea or coffeeCoffee and tea are included as part of the tour.
Return to NapierThe total experience runs to approximately four hours.

Time At Colony: 45 minutes

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the day.

Private group. Only your group participates. There is no sharing the experience with other travellers.
Time at colony. The stop at the colony lasts 45 minutes per the itinerary, inside an overall tour of about four hours. Plan photos and birdwatching within that window.
Coffee and tea. Coffee and tea are included. Bring anything else you might want, since no other food or drink is listed as provided.
Weather dependent. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions you are offered a different date or a full refund.
Accessibility. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but pushchairs are fine and service animals are allowed. Most travellers can participate.
Free admission. There is no entry ticket to arrange yourself.

From$704.30 per group

Rating5.0 from 11 reviews

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Common issues. The main limitation is the weather, since the tour only runs in good conditions, with poor-weather cancellations resolved by a new date or a full refund. It is not wheelchair accessible, which matters for travellers with limited mobility. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time receive no refund and changes are not accepted, so late decisions can cost money. No food beyond coffee and tea is listed, and the golf course is passed by rather than visited.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included?

The tour starts in Napier; see the booking page for pickup details.

How Long Is The Tour?

The tour runs approximately four hours, with 45 minutes at the gannet colony per the itinerary. The rest of the time is spent travelling to and from Cape Kidnappers.

What Is Included In The Price?

Coffee and tea are included, along with the visit to the colony itself. No other food or drink is listed as included.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but pushchairs are allowed and service animals may come along. Most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that 24 hour window receive no refund and are not accepted. Cut-off times follow the experience's local time, and weather cancellations come with the choice of a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

A packing list is not specified. Bring your camera for the 45 minutes at the colony, and water and snacks if you want them, since only coffee and tea are provided.