Description
Looking for a great gift idea and want something a little bit different? Gift someone one of our Guided Tours for a memorable experience and support a great piece conservation mahi in Aotearoa at the same time.
Once purchased we will email you about the details of the person receiving this Guided Tour and if you would prefer us to email the recipient or post you a gift certificate.
Tour Overview
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.
Highlights
● 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
● ‘Keep the birds coming’
About Us
The Pūkorokoro Shorebird Centre is an information and education centre on the shores of the Tīkapa Moana / Firth of Thames. Our aim is to raise public awareness of coastal ecology and advocate for shorebirds and conservation of their habitats.
The area is a designated Ramsar wetland, an internationally significant site for endemic and migrating shorebirds, and part of the East Asian Australasian Flyway Site Network. A critical place for the conservation of shorebirds.
