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Come on an extra special eco journey to Farewell Spit a protected nature reserve and home to New Zealand's longest sand spit.
Highlights
- Sand Spit - Explore the pristine 26km sand spit
- Puponga - The northernmost point of the South Island to view seals basking on the rocks and spectacular coastal cliffs
- Fossil Point - View the array of exposed fossils and wormcasts and sea life found in the exposed rock pools
- Sand Hills - Scale the magnificent dunes for outstanding panoramic views of the Tasman coastline, intertidal plain and 8km recession of the tides.
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Join Farewell Spit Tours on an incredible journey through a nature lover's paradise.
Farewell Spit, the longest sand spit in New Zealand at 26km, is an ecological treasure trove just waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the vast array of wildlife and marine life, the historic lighthouse, imposing sand dunes, coastal cliffs and diverse Maori history with outstanding panoramic views as a beautiful backdrop.
Your local and friendly guides are passionate about the history and ecology of this protected nature reserve and will ensure you get the most out of your journey of discovery.
With over 15,000 Godwits and Knots and a whole host of other native and introduced species to be seen, this is a wildlife spectacle you simply cannot miss out on.
Find out for yourself why Captain Cook affectionately named this stunning region Farewell on his departure from New Zealand and come and immerse yourself in nature.
Location: Collingwood, Golden Bay. Two and a half hours drive from Nelson.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$195.00
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Peter McNab from New Zealand wrote on 11 May 2025
Great day out
We had a fabulous day on the Farewell Spit tour. Fortunately the weather was great, but Paddy is very knowledgeable and entertaining, so I am sure it would have been great anyway. Thoroughly recommend the trip, and it was very good value.
Jan Haszard from New Zealand wrote on 11 May 2025
Farewell Spit adventure
Loved it. The lone lonely beach with the only other living creatures being seals and sea birds was such a comparison to the rush and bustle of life as we know it daily. The driver Paddy gave commentaries that were interesting and informative. Enjoyed the comfort of the bus and the coffee and cake at the light house. We were fortunate with the weather also, it stayed fine until we were off the Spit and on our way back to Collingwood and then down came the rain in buckets.
BCR from New Zealand wrote on 06 May 2025
Great experience
The Farewell spit team are well organised, informative and engaging it was a great experience visiting this isolated part of New Zealand and experiencing the nature and human endeavour that characterises the region.
helenv5 from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2025
Farewell Spit bus tour
I absolutely loved the farewell spit tour. Finn was our driver and he narrated the history and environmental significance of the surroundings from the minute we got on the four wheel drive bus. We were away for about 6.5 hours which I thoroughly enjoyed ... (my husband found it a bit long). The scenery is outstanding and what makes this so special is the World Nature Heritage status which they aspire to and are in the process of gaining recognition for. As a result they are the only vehicles allowed beyond the 4km entry to the beach at the thick end. There's plenty to see in terms of wild life including huge bones from a sperm whale, seals, birds etc. The coffee and muffin supplied was a welcome treat at the lighthouse where we got a lovely glimpse at the life the former lighthouse keepers would've lived. I'd thoroughly recommend this trip...it was so worth the expense! The bus took us to the spit and also to Cape Farewell which was also stunning.
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Gaylene Davison from New Zealand wrote on 28 September 2023
A Bucket List Must Do
Allan our guide & driver made this full day a wonderful experience. He was passionate, entertaining & knowledgeable. Felt privileged to be able to have access to a precious piece of nature. This is a 'must do' if you're in Golden Bay