The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in North Island, New Zealand

September 8, 2021 Trinity Boughner

Discover the best top things to do in North Island, New Zealand including Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours, Prinsy's Tours Hawkes Bay, Ananda Tours, Absolute Tours - Day Tour, KG Kayaks - Guided Tours, Gannet Safaris Overland, Unique Visions Tours, SegWai, Waitomo Adventures, Dive Tatapouri.
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1. Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours

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5.0 based on 1,717 reviews

Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours

Our tours are friendly, informative and fun. With no more than 12 people on board, raft beneath many thousands of fabulous glowworms to see them at their very best. We visit private caves away from the regular, more commercial tours. Our caves are on a beautiful hill country farm and your guide is also your host, so expect a really enjoyable and memorable tour of our two magical caves.

2. Prinsy's Tours Hawkes Bay

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5.0 based on 386 reviews

Prinsy's Tours Hawkes Bay

SOAK IN THE STORIES. From luxury, private tours to group bookings, our passionate local guides offer a fun and flexible way to experience the rural gems of Hawke's Bay. A Prinsy's Tour will take you that little bit closer to the heart of Hawke's Bay' with an unforgettable wine tour experience. Whether it's an education on our wines, a day's fishing on our finest trout rivers, or even an intriguing insight into rural New Zealand, you'll be sure to have a memorable time. Choose from set driving itineraries or talk to us about making your tour more personal to you. - We combine intimate local knowledge with genuine hospitality to ensure you have a great day out. - At Prinsy's Tours we are passionate about the sustainability of our region and aim to leave only footprints on our environment. - Winners Hawke's Bay Tourism Visitor Experience Award 2017 * 2018 | Qualmark Silver rating. We invite you to see for yourself and learn why guests say our tour exceeded their expectations.

3. Ananda Tours

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5.0 based on 682 reviews

Ananda Tours

Ananda Tours is a specialist Waiheke Island Tour Company with over 15 years experience in customised, unique tour experiences. We offer personalised, flexible itineraries designed to showcase the best of the Island’s natural beauty, vineyards and art culture. Discover Waiheke Island’s award-winning boutique wineries and locally produced gourmet delights, while enjoying an informed commentary by one of our professional, local guides. Small groups and personalised service ensure you get the most out of your Waiheke experience.Half and full day tours available.

4. Absolute Tours - Day Tour

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5.0 based on 240 reviews

Absolute Tours - Day Tour

If you want a fun day out with a real local tour guide we are the one to look after you.We only take small groups out and each day is never the same as the day before,we go further and fit more into the day than anyone else leaving you wanting more but also going at your pace.Our tours are for anyone who likes a little adventure, a BIG thankyou for all the wonderful feedback we really enjoy our days out with you.We would love to show you my favorite places :)

5. KG Kayaks - Guided Tours

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5.0 based on 154 reviews

KG Kayaks - Guided Tours

Operating in the Eastern Bay of Plenty since 2002 we offer guided tours and freedom hires in a variety of locations around the Whakatane /Ohope Beach area. With local guides, our unique moonlight/ sunset tours and offshore tours at spectacular Moutohorā / Whale Island are particularly popular. The trip out to Whale Island by sailing catamaran is always memorable, plus the regular seal encounters and hot water beach experience make it a day to remember. Departure times are Whale Island :8am, Coastal Adventure 8 30am, Ohiwa Explorer by arrangement, Freedom hire available all day. Safety on the water and catering for occasional kayakers (novices) is what we are about ! See you soon !

6. Gannet Safaris Overland

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5.0 based on 571 reviews

Gannet Safaris Overland

Tour operator - overland tours to Cape Kidnappers, travelling over a working station and thought New Zealand's largest privately owned wildlife sanctuary. Getting to the largest accessible mainland gannet colony in the world - no walking is required.

7. Unique Visions Tours

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5.0 based on 335 reviews

Unique Visions Tours

If you get itchy feet on a coach and want to walk in the Bush and on the Beach with time to enjoy and photograph your surroundings , you like the idea of seeing Pristine Bush ,Black sand Beaches and exploring old dams and waterfalls ,having local professional photographers knowledgeable on the local history and fauna as your guides and you'd enjoy a kiwi Barbeque you'll love this tour.

8. SegWai

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5.0 based on 239 reviews

SegWai

SEGWAI - SEGWAY EXPERIENCES Certificate of Excellence Winner 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. A most unique way to see Waiheke Island! When you take one of our Journeys you will be immersed in the inner beauty of our Island. Take it slow and glide on through native bushland, wetlands, vineyards and beach environments to truly experience Waiheke. We look forward to seeing you on-board with SegWai. It's about the Journey!

9. Waitomo Adventures

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5.0 based on 1,558 reviews

Waitomo Adventures

Waitomo’s Premier Activities & Relaxation. We have an Awesome selection of underground Adventures ...and lots more... you can relax at the Waitomo DaySpa with Massage, Treatments & Floatation Pods for the ultimate relaxation. Adventure options are described in detail on our website each with different levels of physicality and challenge. Some options are DRY and some are WET. No prior experience required. We supply everything including boots, overalls/wetsuits as appropriate. Photos are provided to clients completely FREE. Our Trips Lost World -The Ultimate - 3 distinct options TumuTumu ToObing -a varied/more interesting version of Blackwater Rafting. Haggas Honking Holes- Waitomo’s most concentrated action. St Benedicts Caverns -surprisingly gentle. Abseil then explore NZ’s prettiest cave. Trollcave - A fantasy adventure for the young at heart- essentially an underground escape room with a grumpy Cave Troll and other challenges to get you thinking !

10. Dive Tatapouri

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5.0 based on 314 reviews

Dive Tatapouri

Discover the Short-tail stingrays (Whai), Eagle Rays and other reef dwellers that residue on the Reef at Tatapouri. Get up close and personal with these majestic creatures with our guided Reef Ecology Tour. Our Reef Ecology Tour is suitable for individuals or groups of all ages. Come and experience a unique marine experience and take away lasting memories. Bookings are essential for all tours as they are run around the low tides daily and are weather and sea dependent.

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