Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Gannet Safaris Overland is the only tour which drives up onto to the Gannet plateau. No walking required. The views are spectutular with so much to learn about Hawkes Bay.
Our 3 hour fully guided tour takes you within meters of the gannets of Cape Kidnappers. The birds are mesmerising to watch. See them dive and swoop gracefully. While there we will serve tea & coffee.
Please do not book this tour if you are off a cruise ship. We have a specific tour which is only bookable via our website for cruise ship passengers.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
This tour is not available for cruise ship passengers
What To Expect
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.
Options
Regular tour from base
Regular tour: This tour is departing from our base at 396 Clifton Road, Te Awanga. It is a 25 minute drive from Napier.
Reviews
867 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gannet Colony Safari
Elisha H,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of interesting info-not just about the gannets, but also about the history of the area, and the surrounding fauna and flora.
We went on the morning...
PuiYan K,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00We went on the morning tour on April 11, towards the end of the season. Although we were warned that the number of Gannets would be small, we were delighted to find hundreds of birds at the colony. We were very lucky to see a parent feeding a young gannet, displaying behavior that was worthy of nature shows. Our driver/guide, Marcus, was a great storyteller who provided a wealth of information on Cape Kidnappers and the gannets. The drive to the cape was enjoyable and the view was gorgeous. It's a highlight of our trip to New Zealand.
Cape Kidnappers
Richard M,
Mar 15, 2025
- Viator
4.00Well worth a visit, not just for Gannets but also for scenery and stories by our guide. A large number of the Gannets had already raised their young and returned to their ocean life style but we also saw 2 Brown Skua, Skylarks and rare Brown Teal. The weather was amazing too!
Worth the Trip
Heather G,
Feb 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was amazing to see these birds up close and the scenery was astounding. The transport was comfortable and they changed our booking on short notice.
Grokking Kidnapper's gannets
Bob G,
Feb 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well worth the 3 hour journey there and back to Cape Kidnappers. The destination, the Gannet colonies out on the Cape, was breathtaking and enlightening but the journey there and back was itself a major part of the experience. This trip was highlight of our 4 days in Hawkes Bay. Just do it.
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