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Bush & Beach 2004 Ltd - Auckland

Be spellbound by the unique rainforest and wild black sand beaches of Auckland's West Coast. Knowledgeable, fun, experienced guides. Feel the power, the calm, the contrasts. Learn the legends and history. Nature tours, sightseeing tours, local tours.
Address: PO Box 12 1007, Henderson Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 837 4130 or: 0274 937290
Fax: 64 9 837 4193
Email: bbl@bushandbeach.co.nz
Web: http://www.bushandbeach.co.nz
*Regional Park Licensed Guide *Regional Council Consent *Beach clean-ups *Qualmark Endorsed
 
 

Otorohanga Kiwi House - Waikato & Waitomo

The Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park is a non-profit organisation . The park displays many of New Zealand's rare species - Kiwi,Brown teal, Blue Duck, Campbell Is Teal and reptiles. Kiwi Watch after hours,Eco Tour.
Address: PO Box 222 Otorohanga
Phone: 64-7-873 7391 or: 0272 643 665
Fax: 64-7-873 7356
Email: manager@kiwihouse.org.nz
Web: http://www.kiwihouse.org.nz
 
 

Waimangu Volcanic Valley - Rotorua & Bay of Plenty

Created 10 June 1886, Waimangu is the world's only geothermal system wholly formed within historic times from a Volcanic eruption and is the youngest. Eco walks & hikes through NZ bush to craters, hot springs, bird life, cruises on Lake Rotomahana.
Address: Waimangu Rd, PO Box 6141 Rotorua
Phone: 64-7-366 6137
Fax: 64-7-366 6607
Email: nature@waimangu.co.nz
Web: http://www.waimangu.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire *Regional Council Consent *MSA Survey Certificate *Bush Regeneration *Qualmark Endorsed
 
 

Walking Legends Guided Walks - Rotorua & Bay of Plenty

Multi-day guided walks of the Lake Waikaremoana Track and more remote tracks in Te Urewera National Park. We provide an all-inclusive, professional service exploring the largest area of untouched native forest remaining in the North Island.
Address: PO Box 267 Whakatane
Phone: (07) 21 545 068 or: 0800 WALK NZ
Fax: (07) 312 5745
Email: hilary@walkinglegends.co.nz
Web: http://www.walkinglegends.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire *Professional Qualifications *MSA Survey Certificate *Tree Planting
 
 

Bush and Beyond Guided Walks - Nelson, Marlborough & Kaikoura

Guided walking for all ages and fitness levels. From 1 to 8 days.Operating in Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand's most diverse park.Mountain peaks, tussock grasslands, rainforest, through to palm fringed beaches.
Address: 35 School Rd, RD 3, Motueka PO Box 376, Motueka
Phone: +64 03 528 9054
Fax: +64 03 528 9054
Email: info@bushandbeyond.co.nz
Web: http://www.bushandbeyond.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire
 
 

Driftwood Ecotours Ltd - Nelson, Marlborough & Kaikoura

Provide day tours to view birds, moa hunter sites, lagoons, beaches, geology, plants and also back country tours for botanists interested in alpine plants. Tours by 4wd or kayak.
Address: RD 3 Dillon's Point Road Blenheim
Phone: 03 577 7651 or: 0274 483 133
Email: will@driftwoodecotours.co.nz
Web: http://www.driftwoodecotours.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire *Tree Planting
 
 

Banks Peninsula Track - Canterbury

N.Z's first private track prides itself on being an excellent eco-tourism experience providing a diversity of wildlife scenery and hospitality. Opportunity to observe penguins, Hector's dolphin. Rich birdlife, cosy accommodation, sheep farming.
Address: Box 54 Akaroa
Phone: 64-3-304 7612
Fax: 64-3-304-7612
Email: bankstrack@xtra.co.nz
Web: http://www.bankstrack.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire *Professional Qualifications *NZ Tourism Board Award *Tree Planting *Bush Regeneration *Beach clean-ups
 
 

Catlins Wildlife Trackers - Otago

Two days, 3 nights. Learn about NZ rainforest, plants, animals, geology, history and conservation. See the world's rarest sealion, penguin and NZ birds in varied habitats. Share homecooked meals with expert hosts.
Address: 5 Mirren St, Papatowai Catlins
Phone: 64-3-415 8613 or: Freephone: 0800 CATLINS
Fax: 64-3-415 8613
Email: info@catlins-ecotours.co.nz
Web: http://www.catlins-ecotours.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire *Marine Mammal Viewing Permit *Professional Qualifications *NZ Tourism Board Award *Tree Planting *Bush Regeneration *Beach clean-ups
 
 

Elm Wildlife Tours - Otago

Multi Ecotourism Award recipient. "Peninsula Encounters" are small group eco-tours viewing yellow-eyed penguins,hooker sealions and a breeding colony of NZ furseals in private conservation reserve."Catlins Encounters" are a full day guided nature tour of the Catlins coast.
Address: 19 Irvine road - Otago Peninsula Dunedin New Zealand
Phone: 0800 356 563 or: 64 03 454 4121
Fax: 64 03 454 4121
Email: tours@elmwildlifetours.co.nz
Web: http://www.elmwildlifetours.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire *Marine Mammal Viewing Permit *Professional Qualifications *NZ Tourism Board Award *Tree Planting *Bush Regeneration *Beach clean-ups *Green Globe 21 Member *Qualmark Endorsed
 
 

Monarch Wildlife Cruises - Otago

Discover Dunedin's beautiful harbour. Encounter Royal Albatross, Yellow Eyed Penguins, seals, and other marine mammals, shags, wading and ocean birds in their natural environment. Daily departures from Dunedin and Otago Peninsula.
Address: 20 Fryatt St & at Wellers Rock, Otago Peninsula PO Box 383, DUNEDIN
Phone: 64-3-477 4276 or: 0800 666 272
Fax: 64-3-477 4275
Email: monarch@wildlife.co.nz
Web: http://www.wildlife.co.nz
*Marine Mammal Viewing Permit *Professional Qualifications *MSA Survey Certificate *NZ Tourism Board Award *Green Globe 21 Member *Qualmark Endorsed
 
 

Nature Guides Otago - Otago

We offer combination of accommodation at Nisbet Cottage and eco-tours in the Dunedin and Otago/Southland. Max. 6 people. Two-night package incl. B&B, Sunrise Penguin Walk, and day-tour with albatross viewing & picnic lunch. Please enquire for details.
Address: 6a Elliffe Place PO Box 8058, Dunedin
Phone: 64-3-454 5169
Fax: 64-3-454 5369
Email: info@natureguidesotago.co.nz
Web: http://www.natureguidesotago.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire *Regional Council Consent *Professional Qualifications *Qualmark Endorsed
 
 

Brian Parkinson Nature Tours - New Zealand wide

Experienced naturalist and writer available to lead personalised tours in New Zealand and the South Pacific. Tailored to suit your particular preferences. I have written a large number of books and magazine articles on tropical & temperate wildlife.
Address: 244 Hillsborough Rd Mt Roskill, Auckland 1004
Phone: +64 9 6257140
Email: brianparkinson@paradise.net.nz
Web: http://www.ecotours.co.nz/wildlife/index.htm
*Professional Qualifications *Tree Planting *Bush Regeneration *Beach clean-ups
 
 

Nature Quest New Zealand Ltd - New Zealand wide

We provide and guide birding, botanical, general nature, and educational study programmes in New Zealand for individuals, groups, colleges, societies, universities, and special interest operators.

Address: PO Box 6314 Dunedin
Phone: 64-3-489-8444
Fax: +64 (0) 3 489 8444
Email: wendybooth@naturequest.co.nz
Web: http://www.naturequest.co.nz/
 
 

Respect Nature Tours NZ - New Zealand wide

Respect Nature Tours provides customized individual tours around New Zealand with Respect for the environment, Respect for New Zealands unique flora and fauna and Respect for the people and their culture.
Address: 4 The Views Mangawhai Heads
Phone: 09-431 5899 or: 021-431 589
Email: claudia@respect-nature-tours.co.nz
Web: http://www.respect-nature-tours.co.nz
 
 

Tailored Travel New Zealand Custom Tours - New Zealand wide

Private and exclusive: Personally designed custom tours, professionally guided for the discerning traveler. A balance of nature and culture, flexible dates and only 2 or 4 guests per tour maximum. Guaranteed personal attention to detail.
Address: Thorpe, RD 2 Wakefield Nelson, New Zealand
Phone: 64 3 543 3825
Fax: 64 3 543 3640
Email: Robert@customtours.co.nz
Web: http://www.newzealandcustomtours.com
*Green Globe 21 Member *Qualmark Endorsed
 
 

Aroha Island Ecological Centre  
Learn about Kiwi, QEII National Trust Open Space Covenants and revegetation projects. Hear and possibly see Kiwi. Enjoy tranquillity, kayaking, walking, swimming and/or boating in a unique environment. Cottage, B&B, camping, kayaks and BBQ available.  
   
Greg and Gay Blunden  
Address: Aroha Island, Kurapari Rd, Rangitane, Kerikeri, New Zealand  

Ruakaka Kayaking  
Paddle in the sheltered waters of the Ruakaka Wildlife Refuge alive with marine and bird life. Guided two and a half hour Eco tour - a must for bird watchers and nature lovers. Independent hire available. Two minutes off SH1 at Ruakaka, Northland.  
   
Simon Ellison  
Address: 8 Princes Road Ruakaka  

Wairere Boulders  
You stroll through gigantic basalt boulders, the erosional remnants of a basalt flow, approx. 2.8 mio years old. Unique rock "fluting" due to chemical leeching from acid soils of Kauri forests, stunning Nikau groves in lush subtropical forest.  
   
Felix and Rita Schaad  
Address: McDonnell Rd Horeke  

Auckland Eco-tour and Farm visit - Coast to Coast Tours  
A 'true' Eco-tour combining Nature, Culture, Conservation and Environmental elements (required by T.I.E.S.) of which we are members of. Visitors experience and understand the natural attractions, & NZ-lifestyle elements (as they come into our home)  
   
Donna Hamilton  
Address: PO Box 199 Waimauku Auckland 0842  

Glenfern Sanctuary, Gt Barrier Island  
A botannical walkway identifies native trees & shrubs on the island. Birdlife includes kaka, kereru, grey warbler, brown teal, waxeye, tui, black petrel, shining & long tailed cuckoos. Accommodation & tramping package includes a guided Sanctuary tour with a swing bridge into a 600yr old kauri tree.  
   
Tony Bouzaid  
Address: Port FitzRoy Great Barrier Island  

Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc.  
An open sanctuary close to Auckland. Bush and birdlife including rare and endangered species, some of which are
no longer found on the mainland. A wonderful tribute to the work of volunteer conservation groups.
 
   
Simon Fordham  
Address: PO Box 90 814, Auckland Mail Centre Auckland  

Gannet Beach Adventures  
Travel by vintage tractor to the world's largest mainland Gannet nesting site and enjoy the beautiful coastline of Cape Kidnappers.Let us show you the facinating geological features of the Cape Kidnappers coastline. Narrative stops are made en route.Tours operate from October to early May.  
   
Colin and Kim Lindsay  
Address: PO Box 1463, Hastings Hawkes Bay, New Zealand  

Gannet Safaris Overland Ltd  
Be driven to within 2 metres of the world's largest, most accessible mainland gannet colony. Travel over a 2000 hectare farm with spectacular and geological scenery. The beautiful Summerlee homestead is available for home/farm stay.  
   
The Manager  
Address: Summerlee RD2, Hastings  

Kiwi Dundee Adventures  
World Famous Kiwi Dundee Adventures offer personalized tours to suit everyone; Day tours and walks; Three day Auckland/The Coromandel/Rotorua; Private tours . Independent travellers and groups. Incentives and Corporate. Education.  
   
Doug Johansen and Jan Poole  
Address: Box 198 Whangamata Coromandel Peninsula  

Knapdale Eco Lodge  
A mosaic of alternative species plantings has transformed a former gorse clad hill.
Remnants of native forest have been restored and riperian strips replanted with indigenous trees.
A truly tranquil environment has been created offering safe bush
 
   
Kees Weytmans  
Address: 114 Snowsill Rd, Waihirere, Gisborne  

Miranda Shorebird Centre  
Internationally significant site for migratory shorebirds. Interesting geology. World famous Ramsar site for trans-equatorial and NZ migrant birds. Easy walking to hide and shellbanks. Information centre.  
   
Marketing Manager  
Address: RD 1 Pokeno  

Action Stations--Eco Experiences  
The 'Action Stations experience' incorporates several 'indepth' modular half & full day programmes in the habitats of Native Forest, Estuary, Harbour, Shoreline and Ocean. Follow the flow of water from the Kaimai Rainforest to the Pacific.  
   
Ken Hoare  
Address: PO Box 5322, Mount Maunganui 78 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui  

Kiwi Outback Guided Bushwalks  
Discover the pristine beauty of our sub-tropical rainforest. Rich birdlife includes the kokako. Expert guide, bush poet. Try venison, wild pork sausages, billy tea. After dark view glow-worms. Stay overnight in a bush hut.  
   
Winston Fleming  
Address: Kaharoa Rd, RD2, Rotorua  

Whirinaki Guided Walks Ltd  
One day and multi day treks in New Zealand's most ancient rainforest - where native trees are 1000 years old and stand up to 65 metres tall. Flora and fauna interpretation by Maori guides.  
   
Chris Birt  
Address: PO Box 1491 Taupo  

White Island Tours  
Our knowledgeable and friendly staff take visitors on a unique and informative six hour marine experience to a live marine volcano! This includes a two hour guided tour exploring the mysteries of the inner crater area, refreshments and lunch.  
   
Tanya Mckay  
Address: 15 The Strand East Whakatane PO Box 529 Whakatane  

Yeti Tours  
Yeti Tours offers 2, 4 & 6 day guided tours on the Whanganui River. Our tours are ideal for those wishing to have a relaxing holiday, but also include enough thrills for a fun experience.
Canoe,kayak & equipment hire also available.
 
   
Athol Hughes  
Address: PO Box 140 Ohakune  

Nga Manu Nature Reserve  
Free flying birdlife in 15ha of native bush. Wildlife ponds, Kiwi House, Tuatara, Morepork. Variety of native plants and animals. Eel feeding daily. Educational groups catered for. Come picnic and enjoy Nature. A charitable non-profit trust  
   
Bruce Benseman  
Address: PO Box 126 Waikanae  

Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre  
This is where you will learn about how New Zealand's National Wildlife Centre is breeding some of our most endangered species for release into the wild. Experience tranquil bushwalks and nature tours through primal rainforest and wildlife viewing you won't forget. View some of New Zealand’s most endangered wildlife up close and learn about what is being done to return kiwi, kokako and kaka to this forest. Watch native eels devour tasty morsels at 1.30pm and check out kaka, New Zealand's forest parrots and their antics at 3pm.
 
   
Sally Thomas  
Address: State Highway 2 Masterton  

Albatross Encounters with Ocean Wings  
Albatross Encounter provides an unsurpassed opportunity to view albatross and many other varieties of pelagic birds at very close range. The boat tours operate daily weather permitting and are approximately 2.5 to 3 hours in duration. The tour includes an informative on-board commentary and all participants receive a pack of interesting information at the conclusion of the experience.  
   
Dennis Buurman  
Address: 96 Esplanade Kaikoura  

Conservation Park Tui Nature Reserve  
Eco Nature Boat Tour to the Marlborough Environment Award winning 'Tui Nature Reserve' in the Marlborough Sounds. Includes a 4WD trip to the top of the Reserve and a look at the native breeding programme. Tours run from Havelock or Elaine Bay.  
   
Ellen Plaisier  
Address: Waitata Reach - Outer Pelorus - Marlborough Sounds Private Bag 65023 - Havelock 7150 - Marlborough  

Dolphin Encounter  
An opportunity to swim with or watch the dusky dolphins is an awe inspiring experience. Since the tours began in 1989, the interest in this activity has grown tremendously. Kaikoura is regarded as the prime location to swim with dolphins in New Zealand and the tours operate all year round, weather permitting. With the stunning backdrop of the Seaward Kaikoura Mountains and the richness of the ocean habitat, Kaikoura is a pristine location to enjoy these beautiful marine mammals in their natural environment.  
   
Dennis Buurman  
Address: 96 Esplanade Kaikoura  

Dolphin Watch Ecotours  
2006 NEW ZEALAND TOURISM AWARD WINNERS!!!

Guided ecotours, Queen Charlotte Track day walks and dolphin swimming options set within the scenic Marlborough Sounds. Half day ecotours in Queen Charlotte Sound include a guided walk on Motuara Island bird sanctuary. View dolphins, fur seals and a variety of terrestrial and seabirds including king shags, SI saddleback, penguins and bellbirds according to season. Options to combine your cruise with our Queen Charlotte Track 'Wildlife Watch & Walk' option. Swim with or view wild dolphins in the open ocean and contribute money towards whale and dolp
 
   
Amy Engelhaupt  
Address: Picton Foreshore Picton, New Zealand  

French Pass Sea Safaris & Beachfront Villas  
Wildlife discovery tour and seal and dolphin swim. Experience the dynamics of this unique waterway and the life it brings. View the rare King Shag, Peguin, Fluttering Shearwater, Autralasian Gannet, Terns, gulls and shags. Learn about Maori and European history, share in legend. Encounter dolphins and seals face to face on a personalised tour of French Pass and d'Urville Island.  
   
Danny and Lyn Boulton  
Address: Frenc Pass RD3, Rai Valley Marlborough Sounds  

Myths & Legend Eco-tours  
Myths & Legends Ecotours is a personalised,interactive educational ecotour on a 75 year old classic launch "Tutanekai".Experience the dolphins,birds and seals while enjoying Takutai's island bushwalks & wonderful Manakitanga(hospitality).Learn about the history , culture & environment through the lost art of story telling.  
   
Takutai Beech  
Address: 316A Waikawa Rd ,Picton  

New Zealand Eco -Tours  
Superb small group eco-tours- jet boat to study thousands of godwits and knots, with wrybills,spoonbills and white herons. Helicopter into remote Lord of the Rings filming locations and search for rare plant and animal species.
 
   
Dr. G. Bennett Wilkinson Hons.BScMSc PhD  
Address: 8 Coutts Place, Mapua Nelson  

White Heron Sanctuary Tours  
Visit the beautiful kotuku at home in New Zealand's only breeding colony within the South West New Zealand World Heritage area. Visit between October and March. Rainforest nature tours all year round  
   
Ken and Shirley Arnold  
Address: PO Box 19 Whataroa  

Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki  
Combines quality hospitality with a natural experience in an ancient rainforest. Guided walks to see furseals and penguins. Lake Moeraki's remote location in the World Heritage Park is the passport to observe New Zealand's wildlife.  
   
The Manager  
Address: SH6 30kms north of Haast PB772, Hokitika, South Westland  

Black Cat Cruises  
We offer Nature and harbour cruises in Akaroa and Lyttelton and dolphin swimming in Akaroa. Discover Hector's dolphins, penguins and marine wildlife, learn about the areas fascinating history aboard our spacious catamarans. Tourism award winners.  
   
Alison Fleming  
Address: Main Wharf Akaroa Akaroa, Canterbury  

Kaki (Black Stilt) Guided Tours  
Learn about the effort to save the world’s rarest wading bird and protect its unique braided river ecosystem (habitat). Exciting and informative tour viewing the critically endangered kaki at the captive breeding centre.  
   
Merryn Bayliss  
Address: Twizel Area Office (DOC) Private Bag, Twizel  

Tussock and Beech Ecotours  
In our nature tours you will discover pristine alpine lakes & rare birds such as the crested grebe, learn mountain beech forest ecology & enjoy friendly company. Small groups, delicious home-style food, very comfortable historic cottage accommodation  
   
Marita and Warren Jowett  
Address: Ross Cottage, Staveley, R.D.1 Ashburton  

Wilderness Lodge, Arthur's Pass  
Quality accommodation. Southern Alps ecology. Beech forests. Canoe and bird watching tours. 3,000 hectare sheep station.  
   
Dr Gerry McSweeney  
Address: PO Box 33 Arthur's Pass, Canterbury  

E-Treks Limited  
E-Treks is a specialist eco-tourism company based in Queenstown. The director is the sole guide and a qualified environmental scientist and ecologist. Each hike has been carefully chosen so as to provide each party with a variety of forest and alpine settings.  
   
Simon Beale  
Address: PO Box 113, Queenstown 7/135 Fernhill Road, Queenstown  

New Zealand Marine Studies Centre  
Encounter something out of the ordinary, learn about the amazing underwater life of southern New Zealand. We offer a broad selection of convenient and fascinating marine experiences for all ages.  
   
The Manager  
Address: Hatchery Road Portobello, Dunedin  

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony  
The easiest place in New Zealand to view good numbers of Blue Penguins. Be enchanted by a unique wildlife experience with our famous evening penguin viewing. The little blue penguins will captivate you as they ride in the waves onto the stony beach and make their way to their cliffside home.
Join an informative and educational Behind the Scenes daytime tour and gain an insight into the history of the colony, our penguin monitoring programme and have the opportunity to view our penguins nesting in their nest boxes in our penguin-friendly viewing facility.
 
   
Marketing Manager  
Address: Waterfront Road Oamaru  

Royal Albatross Centre  
At Taiaroa Head near Dunedin we have the only mainland nesting colony of albatross in the world. Fur seals can be seen from viewing areas throughout the year. Main attraction is the Royal Albatross, with its 3-metre wingspan.
 
   
Marketing Manager  
Address: Taiaroa Head, Otago Peninsula PO Box 492, Dunedin  

Fiordland Wilderness Experiences - Sea Kayaking  
We specialise in guided and rental sea kayaking to help you enjoy and explore Fiordland's remote unspoilt wilderness in Doubtful, Milford, Dusky Sounds and Lakes Manapouri, Te Anau.  
   
Ron Hielkema  
Address: Sandy Brown Rd Te Anau  

Ruggedy Range (Tm) Wilderness Experience  
Stewart Island, Ulva Island, Rakiura National Park - guided nature walks/hikes, kiwi spotting, bird watching and sea kayaking trips. Discover endemic/native birds and plants, enjoy kiwi in the wild, learn about our fauna, flora, cultural history and conservation issues from a professional guide.  
   
Furhana T Ahmad  
Address: P O Box 188 Stewart Island, New Zealand  

Talisker Charters  
Natural and Historic Heritage Cruises aboard Talisker, a steel 17m motorsail ketch. Cruises from 2 hours to several weeks around Stewart Island / Fiordland Coast / Sub-Antarctic Islands, up to 12 guests. Equipped for divers and research / filming  
   
Peter and Iris Tait  
Address: 11 View St Stewart Island, New Zealand  

Canterbury Trails  
Exclusive personally guided South Island wilderness tours. Max 6 guests per guide. Emphasis is placed on comfort and service. Stunning landscapes and wildlife, guided walks, first class accommodation and service. We deal with the very best local operators. Tailored tours and day tours are available.  
   
Brian Lucas  
Address: PO Box 12206 Beckenham, Christchurch  

Heritage Expeditions  
Heritage Expeditions specialises in quality Natural History Tours and Cruises through New Zealand, the remote Sub Antarctic Islands and Antarctica.Natural history land based tours of New Zealand for groups and independent travellers our speciality.  
   
Shirley Russ  
Address: P.O. Box 7218 Christchurch  

Red Feather (Tia Raukura) Expeditions  
Natural History/ Cultural 14-Day Tours, personalised itineraries. Small groups, families, individuals. Expert specialist guiding, interpretation. Maori heritage, arts, conservation studies, grand walks, island sanctuaries.  
   
Beth Coleman  
Address: P.O. Box 60243 Titirangi Auckland, New Zealand