White Heron tour (Kotuku) - “A Truly Unique Experience”

Duration: 3 DAYS

Day 1
We travel through the spectacular scenery of Arthur’s Pass; our first stop will be at Springfield for a morning cuppa at the Rewi Alley Memorial Park. We continue to Arthur’s Pass village for lunch, then on down through the majestic scenery of the Otira Gorge. We have time to browse the shops at Hokitika and see some glass blowing before we carry on to the Hari Hari Hotel where a warm welcome and our evening meal awaits us.

Day 2
BD A unique experience today. Visit NZ’s only White Heron (Kotuku) nesting colony. Royal spoonbill and other bird life in the Waitangiroto nature reserve. A special time for the Graceful and Elegant Kotoku as they rear their young. After this truly beautiful experience we have lunch at Whataroa. We drive on for photo stops at Lake Mapourika, before driving on to Franz Joseph to see the Glacier, browse the shops or take in a cuppa in one of the local cafes before returning to Hari Hari.

Day 3
B We farewell Hari Hari today, we call into the beautiful Lake IIanthe for a photo stop, carry on through Ross, Hokitika and Greymouth to scenic Moana for lunch on the picturesque Lake Brunner. We continue our journey past the historic Jackson’s Pub and the Otira Gorge, a short stop at Arthur’s Pass before continuing back to Christchurch, arriving at approximately 5.30 – 6.30pm.

This is a window of opportunity, for the limited seasonal breeding time to see these magnificent and majestic birds. A truly unforgettable experience.

B = Continental breakfast provided
D = Dinner (main meal) provided (please note any drinks will be at your own expense)
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All our tours are fully escorted and accommodation is on a share twin basis (price is indicative), mini bus transfers from your home, within the Christchurch city area, continental breakfast, and dinner as indicated, entry fees of listed attractions and sight seeing.We stop at various places for you to purchase your own lunch

White Heron: Kotuku