Seal Coast Safari - Eksklusiv adgang til Wellingtons hemmelige kyst
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En unik og spændende udforskning af Wellingtons hemmelige kyst. Med eksklusiv adgang gennem privat landbrugsjord, tager vi dig på en rejse for at opdage Wellington naturlige vidundere i et område ukendt selv for mange lokale. Kun 20 km fra byen, vil dette område føles som en anden verden. Rejser i nye 4WD Mercedes køretøjer, vil du se en fungerende gård med får, køer og geder, mens du nyder fantastisk udsigt over Cook Strait, South Island og Kaikoura Ranges. Når vi er nede på havets niveau, vil vi møde nogle meget elskede lokale – New Zealand Fur Seals. Nyd morgen / eftermiddag te, mens du observerer disse fantastiske dyr, da de solbade, lege og svømme, mens du lærer om deres historie, økologi og bevarelse fra din venlige og vidende guide. Seal Coast Safari er et must-do for alle, der elsker natur, dyreliv og eventyr. Kom med og opdag en af Wellingtons bedst bevarede hemmeligheder! Ruten er langs barsk terræn, der kræver 4WD. Ikke egnet til personer med hals- eller rygskader.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Vi begynder vores rejse ved Otari-Wiltons Bush - hundrede hektar gammel og regenererende skov og New Zealands eneste botaniske have, der udelukkende er dedikeret til indfødte planter. Otari-Wilton's Bush, som er udpeget til en seksstjernet have af international betydning af New Zealand's Gardens Trust af Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture, giver os mulighed for at introducere dig til, hvordan landskabet i New Zealand var for tidlige maorier og europæiske bosættere. Når du går over skybridgen, vil du blive behandlet med udsigt over baldakinen, mens din venlige og kyndige guide introducerer dig til nogle af de unikke flora og fauna, der er endemisk for dette land, og de udfordringer, de har stået over for for at overleve. Vi ser jævnligt smukke hjemmehørende fuglearter som Tui, Kaka, Kakariki, Kereru og lejlighedsvis, Karearea, som alle var uddøde eller truede i Wellington-regionen for kun 25 år siden.
Dernæst fortsætter vi gennem forstæderne og mod sydkysten. Drejer vi fra hovedvejen, bruger vi vores private adgang gennem Terawhiti Station, en af de ældste og største stationer i New Zealand. Vi vil sandsynligvis se får, køer og geder på køreturen op ad bakken, før vi bliver behandlet med en fantastisk udsigt over Cookstrædet, Kaikoura Ranges og Sydøen, når vi når toppen. Derefter følger vi ridgeline-vejen, der blev skabt til det imponerende Project West Wind - en 62-mølle stærk vindmøllepark, der genererer nok elektricitet til at drive alle husene i Wellington-regionen. Denne by er kendt som Windy Welly af en grund! Din guide vil forklare, hvordan dette samarbejde var afgørende for at holde landbrugsdriften i gang under udfordrende og barske forhold og tilføjede endnu et kapitel til Terawhitis lange historie.
Når vi begynder nedstigningen mod havoverfladen, vil Karori-klippefyret dukke op i det fjerne, som er mere almindeligt kendt som det 'skæve fyrtårn'. Bygget i 1915 efter SS Penguins forlis, var det nedlagte 19 m høje tårn et af New Zealands første automatiserede fyrtårne, og ja, det læner sig! Du vil se dette for dig selv, når vi når kysten og krydser det klippefyldte, sandede spor mod Tongue Point og kolonien af indfødte newzealandske pelssæler. Ved ankomsten forlader vi køretøjet og vandrer langs stranden for at observere disse søde skabninger i deres naturlige habitat, mens de solbader, leger og svømmer. Holder du dig på sikker afstand [for deres og vores sikkerhed], vil din guide fortælle om historien, økologien og bevarelsen, som har gjort det muligt for deres antal at blomstre igen. Vi vil også forkæle dig med nogle lette forfriskninger, mens du tager billeder og ser færgerne krydse mellem New Zealands to vigtigste øer.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Vær opmærksom på, at afhentning kan arrangeres op til 15 minutter før den planlagte afgangstid. Dette vil blive kommunikeret til dig 24-48 timer før din tur. Vær venligst klar ved hovedindgangen til dit hotel, medmindre andet meddeles - nogle hotel pick ups vil indebære møde et par meter væk, så vi kan stoppe sikkert. For alle, der ankommer med krydstogtskib, kan vi afhente og drop-off direkte fra havnen. Vælg venligst Cruise Ship Port ved booking. Du kan indtaste din egen afhentningssted, men bemærk venligst, at vi ikke kan afhente fra hvert hotel eller AirBnBs i forstæderne. Hvis dit hotel ikke er på listen, så kontakt os, så vil vi anbefale det bedste sted at mødes. Hvis du bor uden for Wellington City og planlægger at køre ind i byen, anbefaler vi parkering på 230 Wakefield Street eller på Te Papa Museum.
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Specialiserede sæder til spædbørn er tilgængelige
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med halsproblemer
Anmeldelser(356)
If you're debating doing this, stop and just do it. I had a wonderful time, learned a ton from my guide, James, and saw a part of Wellington that a lot of people never see. It's so worthwhile, and the Beach Potatoes (seals) are just adorable and chill. Just book it, you won't regret it!
Thank you for the fantastic review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the adventure and discovering this unique side of Wellington with James. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. And yes, the seals really are chill!
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly! Tour was highlight of my trip to Wellington!
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted our guide helped make your time in Wellington so memorable. It’s wonderful to hear the tour was a highlight of your trip.
This is a truly amazing one of a kind tour because it goes thru spectacular scenery with views ( if not too cloudy) all the way to the South Island. Some parts feel like lord of the rings country plus the mountains to the sea views with dear seals resting peacefully, is a special and rare experience. My guide Chris was exceptionally friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge to share, in a fun and humorous way. A big warm Thankyou to Chris!
The seal colony is the destination but the trip there is a huge part of the attraction of the tour. Chris is one of our many great local hosts. Thanks for the feedback.
The trip was fantastic even though it was drizzly. Wyatt our guide was great and very knowledgeable.
Rain or shine it is still a great trip. Thanks for the feedback.
Thoroughly enjoyed our morning with Andy, travelling out to the Seal Colony and spending time amongst them. The weather was drizzly and cloudy but to be honest, it added to the dramatic scenery and because you get driven right to the activity it wasn’t really a problem. We then stopped for an informative walk around the local native gardens and back to our accommodation. Great morning’s entertainment!
While the weather can be unpredictable we grantee a good time being looked after by our great team of local guides. Thanks for the feedback.
This is a great way to spend half a day in Wellington. The first stop is quite interesting and the drive to the coast is pretty amazing. The coastline here is so dramatic. It really was spectacular to visit. Also, the guide, Grant, was knowledgeable and friendly and made the day very pleasant.
We use our time with you to show off as much of NZ's flora and fauna and spectacular scenery before we get to the seal colony so you come away with a great understanding why we have such a strong connection with the natural world. Thanks for the feedback.
This is one of the best tours I’ve ever taken! We covered so much beautiful terrain- from the lush forests, to viewpoints in the mountains, down to the amazing coast. Marc was absolutely incredible and clearly is passionate about his job. I took several tours while in Wellington, and this was by far my favorite. I was also impressed that they ran the tour for just me after another group canceled.
We have a company policy to run the tour even if for 1 person so no one is disappointed by a trip they booked cancelling. Lucky you to get the hilarious and passionate Marc al to yourself. Thanks for the feedback.
We had an absolutely amazing tour guide, Marc. Marc had great knowledge of the region and its history, the flora and fauna. Marc was very welcoming, knowledgeable and fun. We are taken on a tour of gardens, which were beautiful. We then went off road, through a private very exclusive property. We made our way down to the seals, where two oceans meet. Lots of beautiful seals and the coastline was stunning. Honestly, an amazing experience, made even better with a wonderful tour guide. This is an absolute must do.
Thank you Claire for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience with Marc. His passion for Wellington's history, wildlife, and natural landscapes, combined with his enthusiasm for sharing them with guests, helps create a truly memorable day. We're fortunate to have a team of passionate guides who love sharing their knowledge. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Marc. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another Wellington adventure in the future! Ngā mihi, The Wellington Tours Team
So grateful to our guide who was friendly, passionate and knowledgeable of the environment, seals and NZ. You are taken to exclusive and spectacular areas of south Wellington Coastline, not accessible to the public. Thank you, the tour was the highlight of my Wellington trip!
We are so lucky to have exclusive access to this area so we treat it with the reverence that it deserves by using expert local guides to host the trip. Thanks for the feedback.
if you’re keen for an experience away from touristy crowds and to see seals in their natural habitat - highly recommend this tour. not rushed, plenty of time to enjoy and some of the most amazing scenery on private land.
We are so lucky to have exclusive access to this area so we treat it with the reverence that it deserves by using expert local guides to host the trip. Thanks for the feedback.
