Things to do in Greater Wellington, North Island: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

Traditional wairarapa sheep and beef farm with an added beauty of a lime stone chasm walk , formed over 1.3 million years, a 3 hour walk through native bush, and down the Ruakokoputuna river, stalactites, flora and fauna stunning photo opportunity’s, you will get wet!!

Just minutes from the city lies nature's playground! Travel through private land and see wild animals, snow-capped mountains of the South, and stunning views of Wellington. Observe New Zealand Fur Seals in their natural habitat and the Leaning Lighthouse. Listen to stories and relax as you journey around bays and past the world-renowned Red Rocks. Seal Coast Safari has been providing guests with exclusive access to the best scenery in Wellington for over 17 years.

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's most visited places for bird watchers. It is an internationally renowned sanctuary and is blessed with an abundance of native and endangered species like Little Spotted Kiwi, Takahe, and the cheeky Kaka who have not survived so well on the mainland. This nature-inspired setting is the perfect place to experience New Zealand's native birds in their natural environment. Kapiti Island is just 40 minutes north of Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. Activities include half and full day nature tours, overnight Kiwi spotting and rare bird tours. The Maori hospitality you will experience on Kapiti Island - one of New Zealand's most precious nature reserves - is unsurpassed.

At Total-Safari New Zealand, we pride ourselves on providing truly unique, individualized, hunting and fishing tours of New Zealand. We specialise in exploring both the North and South Islands of New Zealand - the way the locals do! Matt Breach and his team are local hunting and fishing experts, and with their flexibility, wide range of activities and locations, you too can experience the best of what "Wild New Zealand" has to offer. Accommodation, meals, transport and equipment are all taken care of. We'll also provide all the support and advice you need to make sure your trip is safe, successful and the experience of a lifetime! At Total Safari NZ we do day trips, overnight experiences, or multi-day / multi-destination tours...We cater for individuals, groups of friends, families and corporate/promotional experiences.

Experience the unique beauty of rural New Zealand with Tussock Ridge Farm Tours located 20 minutes from Wellington city. Enjoy an unforgettable 3 1/2 hour 4WD journey across 3 privately-owned farms in Ohariu Valley, with over 6000 sheep, 400 cattle, 100 horses and 26 turbines part of our wind farm. Morning tea is served at our shepherd's cabin with stunning views of the Cook Strait & south island.

Zozo offers fully guided small group tours that showcase the best New Zealand has to offer. With a passion for the country and the experiences it has to offer Zozo staff are the perfect hosts for a wonderful Kiwi adventure!

We are a family-owned tour company priding ourselves on leaving you with a WOW impression of our city. We offer a variety of half and full day tours or if you would prefer we can create tours tailored to your needs.

Experience the trip of a lift time to one of New Zealand's conversation jewels; Kapiti Island. Soak up the beauty, hear the stories of the Ngati Toa Maori people, spot whales and sea birds, native birds in their natural environment free of predators such as rats, stoats and possums. Feel like you have like you have been taken back in time as you walk through stunning native bush spotting rare native birds found nowhere else in the world. You will see birds which are on the brink of extinction. Ko te Waewae Kapiti o Tara Raua ko Rangitane, "Kapiti Island" Ancestral home of Ngati Toa Rangitira, Tangata Whenua and Kiatiaki of this beautiful land. Translated this means boundaries between the Ngai Tara and Rangitane tribal lands Sit on the beach in peace and admire the rugged coastline or swim in the Kapiti Marine reserve, picnic on the lawn or down the beach. The choice is yours

Tours are designed to take you on a path less travelled, to give you an insider’s perspective, away from busy tourist spots. Routes and times are customisable, depending on the type of images you’d like to capture for your collection - an early morning sunrise from the best vantage point, a breathtaking dusk shot, or immortalising the Milky Way away from the distraction of city lights.

I offer a unique personalised tour and specialise in small groups looking for adventures I have had many years of experience in business and I have a great sense of humour that will keep you entertained though out the adventure