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New Zealand - Tour Destination
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New Zealand, known by Maori people as the “Land of the Long White Cloud”, is a country of infinite scenic beauty and fantastically friendly people. Although not blessed with a huge number of bird species, the country is home to three endemic families, the strange Kiwis, the New Zealand Wrens and Wattlebirds, and over sixty endemic species. During our comprehensive tour, we cover both North and South Island and a number of smaller islands including Stewart Island, where we search for the Southern Brown Kiwi. We will visit Pureora Forest for Kokako and Rifleman, take several cruises on the icy waters of the South Pacific for some of the richest assemblages of pelagic seabirds in the world, visit Tiri Tiri Matangi Island for Little Spotted Kiwi, Saddleback, Stitchbird and the flightless Takahe. In spectacular Fiordland Park, we will look for the cute Rock Wren, hulking Keas and Fiordland Crested Penguins.
Please note that we are not offering a standard set departure tour to New Zealand during 2010. We are however still arranging customized private tours to this country and we will gladly assist you in arranging the perfect guided birding or wildlife adventure to New Zealand for you.
Please contact the Rockjumper Office should you have any queries about this tour.
| 2011 tour name | New Zealand Comprehensive: |
| 2011 tour date | 22 January - 11 February (21 days) |
| max group size | Max group size: 12 & 2 Rockjumper leaders |
| tour leaders | David Shackelford and a local bird expert in each country |
| habitats covered | humid rainforest, temperate forests, dry open country, mudflats, pelagic waters |
| climate | temperate |
| tour pace & walking | moderate pace, some longer walks and drives |
| accommodation | comfortable hotels and lodges |
| ease of birding | easy to moderate |
| no. of species expected | 130+ |
| top birds | Little Spotted Kiwi, Kea, Kokako |
| top mammals | Dusky Dolphin & other cetaceans |
| other attractions | Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Milford Sound scenery |
| photographic opportunities | excellent |
