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Welcome to the truly unique experience of White Heron Sanctuary Tours
Located on the West Coast of the South Island 30 km north
of Franz Josef Glacier, 100 km south of Hokitika, Whataroa
is the start point for White Heron Sanctuary Tours.
The location of the nesting site deep within the Waitangiroto
Nature Reserve is only accessible by boat.
The Nature Reserve is administered by the Department of
Conservation and entry is by permit only.
Royal Spoonbill (kotuku nutu-papa) and Little Shag
(kawapaka) also nest in this reserve. The preserved
rainforest and its surrounds is also home to a great array of
other birdlife.
Experience the untouched beauty of the prehistoric White
Pine (Kahikatea) rainforest and absorb the natural Flora and
Fauna as you visit one of the special places in New Zealand.
“White Heron Sanctuary Tours” has been operating for over
26 years. It is the original and only tour to visit the White
Heron nesting site. Experienced guides with local
knowledge.
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We look forward to seeing you on our tours and are happy to provide you with any further
information that you may require. Feel free to contact us.
New Zealand Free phone: 0800 523 456
Email: info@whiteherontours.co.nz
We offer the only tour to New Zealand’s one and only White Heron (Kotuku) nesting site.
LOCATION MAP
We look forward to seeing you on our tours and are
happy to provide you with any further information that
you may require. Feel free to contact us.
New Zealand Free phone: 0800 523 456
Email: info@whiteherontours.co.nz
Website created by Web-Enz using Xara Web Designer, click names for more information.
Welcome to the truly unique experience of
White Heron Sanctuary Tours
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We offer the only tour to New Zealand’s one and only
White Heron (Kotuku) nesting site.
Located on the West Coast of
the South Island 30 km north of
Franz Josef Glacier, 100 km
south of Hokitika, Whataroa is
the start point for White Heron
Sanctuary Tours.
The location of the nesting site
deep within the Waitangiroto
Nature Reserve is only
accessible by boat.
The Nature Reserve is administered by the
Department of Conservation and entry is by permit
only.
Royal Spoonbill (kotuku nutu-papa) and Little Shag
(kawapaka) also nest in this reserve. The preserved
rainforest and its surrounds is also home to a great
array of other birdlife.
Experience the untouched beauty of the prehistoric
White Pine (Kahikatea) rainforest and absorb the
natural Flora and Fauna as you visit one of the
special places in New Zealand.
“White Heron Sanctuary Tours” has been operating
for over 26 years. It is the original and only tour to
visit the White Heron nesting site. Experienced
guides with local knowledge.
