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Plan your holiday with an Ecotourism map of New Zealand

Please click on the name of an ecotourism operator for more Information



Auckland:
Bush & Beach 2004 Ltd
Central North Island:
Walking Legends Guided Walks
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Otorohanga Kiwi House
Nelson/Kaikoura:
Driftwood Ecotours Ltd
Bush and Beyond Guided Walks
Canterbury:
Banks Peninsula Track
Otago:
Elm Wildlife Tours
Nature Guides Otago
Catlins Wildlife Trackers
Monarch Wildlife Cruises
New Zealand:
Brian Parkinson Nature Tours
Nature Quest New Zealand Ltd
Respect Nature Tours NZ
Tailored Travel New Zealand Custom Tours

Alphabetical Listing of New Zealand's best Ecotourism Guides

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
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

Brian Parkinson Nature Tours - New Zealand

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

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
Email: bbl@bushandbeach.co.nz
Web: http://www.bushandbeach.co.nz
*Regional Park Licensed Guide *Regional Council Consent *Beach clean-ups *Qualmark Endorsed

Bush and Beyond Guided Walks - Nelson/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
Email: info@bushandbeyond.co.nz
Web: http://www.bushandbeyond.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire

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
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

Driftwood Ecotours Ltd - Nelson/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

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
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
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
Email: info@natureguidesotago.co.nz
Web: http://www.natureguidesotago.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire *Regional Council Consent *Professional Qualifications *Qualmark Endorsed

Nature Quest New Zealand Ltd - New Zealand

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
Email: wendybooth@naturequest.co.nz
Web: http://www.naturequest.co.nz/

Otorohanga Kiwi House - Central North Island

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
Email: manager@kiwihouse.org.nz
Web: http://www.kiwihouse.org.nz

Respect Nature Tours NZ - New Zealand

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

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
Email: Robert@customtours.co.nz
Web: http://www.newzealandcustomtours.com
*Green Globe 21 Member *Qualmark Endorsed

Waimangu Volcanic Valley - Central North Island

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
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 - Central North Island

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
Email: hilary@walkinglegends.co.nz
Web: http://www.walkinglegends.co.nz
*DOC Concessionaire *Professional Qualifications *MSA Survey Certificate *Tree Planting