Private Tour
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Join our knowledgeable guide on a captivating journey along the unique Shorebird Coast.
We will peer into the often-overlooked ecosystem within an estuary and gaze across the geology that has created this sanctuary. Let us introduce you to the world of the manu/shorebirds that live in these areas, their incredible migrations and the challenges they face.
Whether you're a bird enthusiast, nature lover, or someone passionate about conservation, this tour promises a memorable and educational experience in the heart of one of New Zealand's coastal ecosystems.
- Use a telescope to see thousands of shorebirds in their natural habitat
- Explore an internationally significant wetland
- Learn about the incredible migration of the kuaka
- Support an organisation committed to conservation
- Comfortable accommodation available for overnight stays to enhance your experience
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with very limited mobility
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Guided walking tour of the Robert Findlay Wildlife Reserve
Use of telescopes
(You can refill bottles at the Centre)
(We can recommend local eateries)
We will walk around the reserve and to the bird hides to see thousands of shorebirds.
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
calluma1234,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolutely fantastic! The team at Miranda are extremely passionate and knowledgeable, and we learned heaps. The extraordinary migration journeys of these birds are hard to comprehend, and seeing thousands of bar-tailed godwits in one spot, along with the diversity of shorebird species present, is a sight to behold. Highly recommended!
AlexY 13,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a fantastic tour guide, Chelsea, who was very friendly and knowledgeable about everything. She answered all our questions and shared lots of interesting facts about the birds we saw. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in shorebirds or just looking for something different to do.

Operated by Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre