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Gannet Safaris Overland
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Tour operator - overland tours to Cape Kidnappers, travelling over a working station and thought New Zealand's largest privately owned wildlife sanctuary. Getting to the largest accessible mainland gannet colony in the world - no walking is required.
Te Awanga, New Zealand
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2023
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Jennifer W
1 contribution
Nice tour!
Nov 2023 • Couples
Great views of the Gannets! The scenery was nice too! The tour guide was knowledgeable and informative!
Review of: Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Written 29 November 2023
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Dave
Auckland, New Zealand6 contributions
Gannets soar and land with pinpoint accuracy
Nov 2023 • Family
Jan did a great job driving the minibus and giving a full commentary. The fauna and flora were great but the apple on the cake was the visit to the gannet colony. We were so close and had good views of the gannets, their chicks and watching them soar and land with pin point accuracy. A wonderful experience.
Review of: Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Written 27 November 2023
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gannetsafaris
Kia Ora, we are so pleased you enjoyed the wonderful scenery out at the cape. Isn't it amazing watching the gannets interact with one another! Thank you for your review :)
Written 28 November 2023
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bluechamberpot
Horley, UK9 contributions
Definitely worth a visit
Nov 2023 • Solo
Despite the appalling weather we were able to see and photograph the gannets. The driver provided some interesting information about the birds and the estate. Highly recommended
Written 25 November 2023
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gannetsafaris
Kia Ora, we are pleased you enjoyed your time out with the gannets despite the weather! Thank you for you review :)
Written 26 November 2023
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Flyer41865112742
1 contribution
Wonderful Gannet colony tour
Oct 2023 • Family
Had done this tour many years ago and yet this 2nd time is still an unique experience. The guided tour cum driver Jan is super nice and knowledgeable providing much I formation throughout the tour. Highly recommended on this 'get near to the colony' experience
Review of: Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Written 24 November 2023
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gannetsafaris
Kia Ora, we are thrilled you enjoyed going our tour for a second time and still found it to be a unique experience. Nga Mihi for you review :)
Written 26 November 2023
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Caroline A
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Nov 2023 • Friends
Lovely scenery , informative guide … well worth it . Easy to find the location and up close and personal with gannets !
Review of: Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Written 23 November 2023
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gannetsafaris
Kia Ora, we are pleased you enjoyed our tour out to the plateau and loved the scenery as much as we do. Thank you for your review :)
Written 26 November 2023
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Janine and rob B
1 contribution
Gannets galore
Nov 2023 • Couples
We loved our expedition and recommend this experience for everybody. An interesting and informative (added humour for free) tour with close encounters with the nesting gannets. Our gate opening skills were appreciated by all onboard.
Review of: Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Written 23 November 2023
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gannetsafaris
Kia Ora, we are thrilled you loved our tour and becoming a valued gate opener for your group! We appreciate your review :)
Written 26 November 2023
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Sunshine61450134217
2 contributions
A magical up close experience
Oct 2023 • Couples
An amazing trip, we got so close and were not rushed for time. An u forgettable experience. Our driver Graham was fun, friendly and informative.
Review of: Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Written 19 November 2023
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gannetsafaris
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you also found our tour to be an unforgettable experience!
Written 22 November 2023
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stepkaz
Osnabrück, Germany26 contributions
Beatiful and informative tour
Nov 2023 • Couples
Amazing tour through a magnoficient landscape guided by a very passionate and knowledgable guide Micke. We are very grateful for joining this tour and would advise everybody to do so!
Review of: Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Written 19 November 2023
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gannetsafaris
Kia Ora! We are pleased you appreciated the amazing landscapes on our tour. Thank you for your review :)
Written 22 November 2023
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asdupont
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France4 contributions
Great afternoon with the Gannets!
Nov 2023 • Solo
The location is easy ton find. Our driver was very caring and knew everything about Gannets and the Cape. It was fascinating listenig to him. The landscape and the lookouts were breathtaking, even though it was raining. We could get very close from the colony and take plenty of nice pictures. I really had a great time!
Review of: Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Written 19 November 2023
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gannetsafaris
Kia Ora! All of our drivers are very educated on the birds and land out at the Cape! We are pleased you enjoyed your drivers expertise. Thank you for you review :)
Written 22 November 2023
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Freedom34647276667
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Amazing trip not to be missed
Oct 2023 • Solo
I am a keen photographer that was my trip objective. We got 45m to photograph the gannets .. a bit short for me. However the guide and the trip was fantastic 10/10.. I lived in HB for 15 yes and never did it .. wish I had done it sooner .. Well worth a visit! !
Review of: Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
Written 16 November 2023
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gannetsafaris
Kia Ora, thank you for your review. The gannets are fantastic to photograph aren't they! We are glad you enjoyed our tour :)
Written 18 November 2023
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