*Explore Okarito beach & Views

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This tour is NOT suitable for children under the ages of 12.

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Duration

6 - 7 hours
10kms walk

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About

Mountain and glacier views, unique birds and wildlife, lagoon & wetlands, beach, rich history and amazing sunsets; this is one of New Zealand's hidden gems!
Okarito lagoon is famous for the white heron - Kotuku, which is their feeding ground.
This area is also home to long-tailed bats, kea, kereru, Ruru - morepork, Rowi kiwi, fernbirds, Okarito forest gecko, Korora - little blue penguins, fur seals, hectors dolphins & the occasional southern right whale while migrating.
Views of Mt Tasman & Mt Cook - NZ's highest mountains. Walk in the rainforest to a remote lagoon, along the rugged West Coast beach past the marine reserve & view the Korora Blue penguins coming up the beach at dusk. Hear night bird calls such as Ruru (morepork), Rowi Kiwi - NZ's most endangered kiwi species.

Tour price INCLUDES YOUR DONATION of $10pp to the West Coast Penguin Trust

*Good fitness level required
*no guarantee of penguin sightings
*Weather dependant

INCLUDES

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• Free hot drinks (tea/coffee/hot chocolate) and biscuits
• Raincoats, over-trousers and large heavy-duty umbrellas to keep you dry
• Walking poles and sunscreen
• Best family value tours with 15yrs and under half price
• tramping boots if required
• A knowledgeable New Zealand guide