Gannet Beach Adventures

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The Amazing Gannet Beach Adventures, New Zealand.

Discover the magic of Cape Kidnappers – join our experienced guides and visit the largest mainland gannet colony in the world!
This is a unique, fun eco-experience tour that is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, with personalized service and guides who point out the natural and geological wonders of the area.
With over 60 years’ experience, Gannet Beach Adventures provides a 4 hour mild adventure, travelling along the majestically rugged coastline from Clifton to Cape Kidnappers. During the tour you will
spend time with and get incredibly close to the majestic gannets in their natural habitat discover how nature has shaped and formed the towering cliffs of the Cape Kidnappers coastline view ancient earthquake fault lines & fossils, and see gullies formed by wind and water
enjoy a memorable tour experience while travelling on our iconic vintage tractors. A ride with Gannet Beach Adventures can be many things – a nice day beside the sea, an opportunity to view the amazing wildlife, or a trip back in time as told by the layers in the coastal cliffs. Put them all together and it is a special experience – come and see for yourself! A tractor and trailer tour along the beach to the world's largest most accessible mainland Gannet Colony in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. When it began, Gannet Beach Adventures used Model T Fords, old trucks and buggies to tour along the beach. As a result of the corrosive effects of the harsh environment on these vehicles, tractors were introduced around 1969.
The trailers are purpose built for comfort, safety and manoeuvrability. Gannet Beach Adventures is a locally owned and operated family business that will do its best to give you more fun than you ever imagined!

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Cape Kidnappers is a gannet reserve and a fascinating geological area in the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand. We join Gannet Beach Adventures for their Cape Kidnappers gannet safari tractor tour! It’s the quickest way to get to Cape Kidnappers, which has no road access and can only be accessed at low tide along a beach.

Cape Kidnappers New Zealand is home to the largest colony of Australasian gannets found on any mainland. This Cape Kidnappers Tractor Tour is an awesome way to see the Cape Kidnappers Gannets and learn all about them. The Hawke’s Bay tour is an great way to see the Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony.

If you’re looking for a unique wildlife tour in New Zealand, definitely consider Gannet Beach Adventures at Cape Kidnappers.

So what do you think of the wildlife in Hawke’s Bay? Would you add Gannet Beach Adventures to your Hawke’s Bay travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!

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Part 1... Tour guide explains a bit and some footage of these interesting birds :) Hastings, New Zealand.

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Bird Watching Tour Cape Kidnappers New Zealand

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The Gannet Colony at Cape Kidnappers
Cape Kidnappers is the largest most accessible mainland gannet colony in the world. The 20,000 gannets at the cape are members of the Booby family, with distinctive black eye markings and a pale gold crown.

Visitors to the colony will see adults and young nesting in serried rows carrying out their daily routine. In the air above your heads these amazing birds with their six foot wing span (2 metres) the birds swoop and dive as they bring back fish. On the ground, just a few feet away, the pairs preen and perform the dance of the gannets' recognition ritual.

The birds can be seen from September to the end of April. In September they return and build their nests ready for the arrival of the chicks during December and January. The chicks are then fattened up ready for their first and departing flight in late April / early May when they go off on their annual ritual to warmer climates.

Gannet Safaris has been guiding visitors over Cape Kidnappers for over 35 years. Our safaris are the only way to be driven right to within a few feet of these remarkable birds. There is absolutely no walking required.

You will travel in comfort in our air conditioned 4 x 4 wheeled vehicles, through Cape Kidnappers Station - traversing riverbeds, broad rolling pastures, through stands of native bush, steep gullies and breathtaking inclines. There is a stop on the way at a spectacular cliff top with panoramic views of Hawke Bay right across to the Mahia Peninsula. The amazing geology of the area can also be taken in. The 36km, three hour trip includes a commentary by your tour guide / driver on the farming operation on Cape Kidnappers Station and an introduction to the gannets.

On arrival at the gannets you can stretch your legs and take in the mouthwatering scenery from your position at the brink of the cliffs edge - 100 metres above the ocean. Here your driver / guide will serve you refreshments whilst you enjoy watching the gannets perform around you.

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Clifton Glamping is located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Perfect for that leave it all behind feeling, these luxury retreats offer privacy and picturesque views the Maraetotara river, forests and clean green New Zealand countryside.

Located 5 minutes from Te Awanga, and just 20 minutes from Havelock North, Hastings and Napier, Clifton Glamping is perfect for couples seeking that luxurious escape; with a wonderful north facing aspect that captures all day sun, and the perfect romantic setting for that sundowner as the sun settles. There’s a breezy Balinese feel to the sumptuous accommodation blended with African safari and nods to the history of Clifton Station with old-world touches.

This is a unique opportunity to get away from it all while experiencing 5 star luxury on one of New Zealand’s most historic working farms. This 2000 acre farm has been in the Gordon family for over 150 years. Your hosts, Tom and Lucia are the 6th generation to work it. The station is adjacent to Cape Kidnappers with its gannet colony and famous golf course, and is within easy reach of local wineries, the beach and cycle tracks.

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Cape Kidnappers New Zealand

Cape Kidnappers is a headland at the southeastern extremity of Hawkes Bay (Maori: Heretaunga) on the east coast of New Zealands North Island. It is located 20 kilometers southeast of the city of Napier. The Cape is presently the site of a large Australasian Gannet colony, (Morus serrator or Sula bassana, also Australian Gannet, Tākapu) a large seabird of the gannet family Sulidae. At Cape Kidnappers there are about 5000 pairs. Music from Baby Mammoth: Im Not Joking from their album Best Foot Forward. Information from Wikipedia.

Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony - walkway access

December 2014. with Gannet Beach Adventures,
If travelling via the beach to get to the gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers look forward to the steep 20 minute climb on the well formed pathway from the beach to the gannet colony.
Where the pine trees are located near the start of the walkway there are picnic tables, potable water and toilets.