White Heron Sanctuary Tours
Attractions
Main Rd (PO Box 19), Whataroa
Fox Glacier
West Coast
New Zealand
Contact phone: 0800 523 456
Fax: +64 3 753 4087
The Only Genuine White Heron Tour. A unique experience. Take a 2.5-hour guided tour to New Zealand's only white heron (kotuku) nesting colony. Seasonal - late October to March. Entry by permit only. View the magnificent kotuku, royal spoonbill, little shag and other birdlife all in their natural habitat. No access from Okarito. Rainforest Nature Tours - experience the untouched beauty of our South West World Heritage. All year round jet-boating and sightseeing. Not just a birdwatcher's paradise, but an adventure for everyone. Fully equipped motels, cabins with own kitchen and shared bathroom. Studio units also available. Bookings advisable, conditions apply.