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Mar 25, 2025
Ilona was an enthusiastic guide with infectious joy. We saw 4 chicks; looked through binoculars; an adult albatross blessed us with a fly- over! We also saw the disappearing gun; had a picnic with an…Full review by Cheryl W
Mar 25, 2025
You will learn a lot, see marvellous things and help the guts with their conservation work. WIN, WIN, WIN !!!! WE HAD A GREAT VISIT WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLEFull review by TonyF798
Mar 24, 2025
Informative. Interesting. Very knowledgeable guide. We were lucky to see several Albatross flying around before and after our visit to the enclosed area to see the chicks. Beautiful scenic drive to g…Full review by annesU1370FB
We will be there tomorrow October 30 Is it likely we’ll see an Albatross? What time of day will be better?
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Kia ora, We operate our tours from 10:30am, every hour until 5:30pm with 6pm being the last tour. Our afternoon tours may increase your chances of seeing Albatross on land, in …
Kia ora, We operate our tours from 10:30am, every hour until 5:30pm with 6pm being the last tour. Our afternoon tours may increase your chances of seeing Albatross on land, in flight or both, but they are wild birds free to come and go at their own pleasure. Spaces are limited. It is a windy cold day, this is great weather for albatross, so it does increase your chances of seeing them. However we don't have any albatross nesting on view as of yet. Don't hesitate to contact us if you like to book or have further questions. Kind regards, Chris McCormack Operations Manager
Kia ora The albatross certainly are there in January, the breedingcyle takes about a whole year. The first chicks to hatch will probably be mid to late January. The teenage …
Kia ora The albatross certainly are there in January, the breedingcyle takes about a whole year. The first chicks to hatch will probably be mid to late January. The teenage albatross are also around and you may get the chance to see some of their flying- the do tend to show off! All the best Sophie
We'll be in the area in November, is this a good time to come to see the Albatross and Penguins?
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Kia ora, its always a good time it just depends on what you want to see really. In November we expect to see albatross at the nest and we can guarantee blue penguin viewing on the …
Kia ora, its always a good time it just depends on what you want to see really. In November we expect to see albatross at the nest and we can guarantee blue penguin viewing on the tour each evening. Kind Regards, the RAC team.
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