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One Day Birding Adventure

Rotorua, New Zealand
  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Go deep into Whirinaki Forest on a bird-watching tour that explores birding sites around the Bay of Plenty, including forests, wetlands, and shore sites. Using the provided binoculars and a spotting scope will maximize your odds of spotting some of New Zealand’s rare birds in their natural habitat, and with help from a conservationist guide, you'll have the chance to identify everything from miromiro (tomtits) to yellow-crowned kakariki (parakeets).
  • Visit a series of birding destinations for even greater bird diversity
  • Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
  • Stay energized for bird watching with an included lunch
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Tauranga or Rotorua

What's Included

  • National Park fees
  • Lunch
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick up in Rotorua or Tauranga, usually 9.00am pick ups.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

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Foris Eco-tours

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

5.0
based on 8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The funniest wildlife guide with great knowledge

ALAN_L, Mar 2026
A wonderful way to see the stunning scenery and bird life around Tauronga. We had the most amazing location to have our lunch. We also laughed a lot.

If you want to learn...

Rob_H, Mar 2024
If you want to learn about birds in NZ, Tom is your guy. We had an epic adventure blasting around the North Island getting all the inside knowledge. Highly recommend Tom for your next birding trip.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thanks sp much for ya kinds words. Always a pleasure.

From $304.21

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 152 days in advance.

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