Guided Tours
Sunrise Tour
3-4 hours (weather dependent)
Adult (17+) $150
Child (0-16yrs) $75
Departure time: 6.00am
Meeting point: from Mohua Park or by arrangement at pick up point
Tour Group: min 2, max 6
Fitness Level: Easy/Moderate
Guided tour includes:
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See Yellow-eyed penguins going out to sea
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Private location & Bay to view Penguins
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Explanation of various landmarks and points of interest
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New Zealand Fur Seal viewing
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Sea Bird viewing
Walking time: 20 mins (one way) to Lighthouse. Walking time to Bird viewing hide 15min (one way)
Beach, Bush & Waterfall Tour
5-6hrs (weather dependent)
Adult (17+) $250
Child (0-16yrs) $125
Departure Time: 9am
Meeting Point: from Mohua Park or by arrangement at pick up point
Tour Group Size: min 2, max 8
Fitness Level: Easy/Moderate
Guided tour includes:
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Visit Cannibal, Purakaunui, Tautuku Bays
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May have encounters with Sea Lions
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Florence Hill Look Out
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Lake Wilkie
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Purakaunui, McLean and Matai Falls
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Nugget Point Lighthouse
Walking times varied: max walking time 40 one way, most walks for above points of interest are 20min each way – gentle walking with some inclines, and some steps on tracks.
In Depth Nature & History Tour
8hrs
Adult (17+) $350
Departure Time: 5.30am
Meeting Point: Catlins Mohua Park
Tour Group Size: min. 2 - max. 6
Fitness Level: Easy/Moderate
Guided tours to suit the individual or group.
Tour Includes:
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Guide with 20 years’ wildlife experience
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Yellow eyed penguins
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Nugget Light House
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New Zealand Fur Seals
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Sea birds, wading birds, native bush birds such as the rare Mohua
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Beech Forest
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Catlins River & Valley Walk
This tour is for people with a passion for bird spotting and an interest in New Zealand natural history.
** Wholesome Country Breakfast picnic style, provided during the tour and a light lunch at Mohua Park.
Catlins Coastal ATV Experience
3-4hrs
Adult 13yrs+ $180pp
Child 5-12 yrs $75pp
Departure time: 9.00am
Meeting point: from Mohua Park or by arrangement at pick up point
Tour Group: min 2, max 6
Fitness Level: Fitness Level – N/A driven Side by Side 6-seater ATV (ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE)
Guided tour includes:
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Drive from Mohua Park to a private farming property on the Catlins Coast (15-20 mins)
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Tour over lush coastal farmland, you’ll be right in amongst the stock on hand (sheep/cattle) grazing on these paddocks.
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Guide will point out landmarks and points of interest, farming practices etc, driving along the cliff tops, incredible coastal vista’s, rolling countryside, making our way down the wide-open spaces of the beach.
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ATV drive along the surf on the beach with, dramatic windswept trees, sea birds, great photo opportunities.
Helmets/Safety equipment supplied.
Rocky Knoll ATV Drive/Hike Tour
2hrs (CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE - from June 2020) To be advised!
Adult 13yrs+ $135pp
Child 5-12 yrs $75pp
Departure time: 9am
Meeting point: from Mohua Park or by arrangement at pick up point
Tour group: min 2, max 6
Fitness level: Moderate/Fit – Walking sticks recommended.
Guided tour includes:
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Depart from Mohua Park, ATV 6-Seater side by side
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Gravel roads, rough forestry tracks, ruts & mud
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Guide to point out various landmarks and points of interest, look back onto Mohua Park from afar
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Base of Rocky Knoll, exit ATV
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Hike to top to Rocky Knoll, incredible vistas of surroundings, Catlins River Valley, forestry and NZ Native Bushland, sea views... Breath-taking!
Walking time: 30 mins (one way) to first lookout. 200m more to highest lookout.
What to Bring
For all tours bring the following items:
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Warm & waterproof clothing. Layers recommended, light thermals and jackets
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Good walking shoes
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Hiking boots are recommended for In-Depth Nature Tour
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Walking poles
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Sunhat & sunscreen
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Insect repellent
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Water bottles & snacks
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Carry personal medication
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Parents of infants should bring a child backpack to carry them safely
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Please advise at the time of booking if you have any medical conditions or food allergies, or allergies in general.
