Gannet Safaris Overland Tour: Unforgettable Journey to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony without Walking
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880 Ratings
Clifton

Experience the unforgettable Gannet Safaris Overland Tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony. No walking required. Spectacular views and mesmerizing gannets await. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cape Kidnappers - Drive over the private farm of Cape Kidnappers Station and wildlife sanctuary to Cape Kidnappers gannet plateau. Stopping at several look out points with 360 degree views across Hawkes Bay. Spectutular views looking down the Cliffs onto Clifton Beach.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Refreshments available
  • Tea and coffee included
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • This tour is not available for cruise ship passengers
Additional Information

Gannet Safaris Overland is the exclusive tour that drives directly onto the Gannet plateau, eliminating the need for walking. The views are breathtaking, and there’s so much to learn about Hawkes Bay.
Our 3-hour fully guided tour brings you within meters of the gannets at Cape Kidnappers. Watching these birds is captivating as they dive and swoop…

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Location
396 Clifton Road
Clifton Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maps28330238746
Sep 30, 2025
Great trip. - Great trip. Marcus our driver/guide was very friendly and full of useful (although sometimes debatably useless lol) information. Incredible to see so many gannets.
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Relax40475988048
Sep 29, 2025
Fabulous experience to be repeated - Amazing experience. Jan, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and had lots of interesting bits of information to share about the area and the gannets. She made the trip entertaining. The bus trip had great views and was so much more than just travelling from point A to point B. But the gannets were the star of the show. Fascinating birds and so interesting to watch them fight over seaweed, build their nests and cuddle together - so cute! A trip to be repeated for sure.
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Z8429mvmeganb
Sep 25, 2025
Excellent tour! - This trip was just awesome. Marcus was a great guide and the trip was great. We had a good amount of time at the gannets and Marcus made the drive out and back so interesting with his informative and funny commentary. Great value for a fun afternoon.
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Daydream07654197656
Sep 25, 2025
Excellent experience! - This tour is well worth the money and experience. I did the tour with my kiwi husband, I am Canadian and we were back to visit family and friends. The tour guide Marcus was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed his sense of humour and his wealth of knowledge about the area and the history of NZ. The colonies were full and there were eggs but no hatchlings. We had lots of time to take photos and stay at the top. We did not feel rushed. Overall a very memorable experience. If you are squeamish about heights and get car sick you may not want to do the trip. Very bumpy roads and some shear drops to the sides as you make the trip up and down.
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Carmel
Sep 25, 2025
Gannets and a serve of laughter ! - We loved the tour to see the gannets. Marcus was very informative and funny. Kept us entertained the whole way there. We loved learning about the local area, the Māori pūrakau, and about the gannets too. This is a terrific experience to go on with family of all ages. Highly recommend.
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Robarsenalziggy
Sep 23, 2025
Gannets and more..... - Thoroughly recommended. Our guide Jan was very personable and very knowledgeable, not just about the garnets but also about the history and industry of the land. A great way to spend a morning.
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Rrrr-abbgz
Sep 14, 2025
Cape Kidnapper's adventure - What an amazing experience! I didn't realise we would would get so close to the gannets and there would be so many of them. Jan was a very informative and friendly trip leader.
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Lancastlef
Sep 10, 2025
Thanks Tony - A great afternoon. Our tour guide, Tony, was well versed in knowledge of both the area (having lived and worked in it for years) and the gannets. Old and young alike really enjoyed it. Would 100% go again! Hope to see the chicks next time
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E2296ohdougs
Sep 7, 2025
Cape Kidnappers Gannet Safari - Great morning out. Jonno was very good, knowledgeable, friendly, good fun. Very interesting facts about gannets and great to see them so close.
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Cyw27
Sep 25, 2025
Up, Close & Personal with the Gannets - Very nice, getting a close view of the Gannets colony. Relaxing, sunny, windy afternoon, sitting on a bench, up close & personal with the gannets. Took lots of video of the birds. Enjoyed the tour. Lots of interesting information from the guide, who is also the driver. Small, cosy group of 7 (only us & another family).
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