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You are spoilt for choice when it comes to Nature & Eco activities to do in New Zealand. The waters are abundant with marine life and the cliffs are packed with sea birds. Many tour operators offer the change to see the wildlife close up such as via kayak and are tours are always led by passionate, knowledgeable guides.

5 Nature & Eco Companies in NZ

Pohatu Penguins
Largest colony of Little penguins on mainland New
Pohatu Penguins (Christchurch)
Pohatu penguins is 100% family owned & operated business offering unique nature tours and sea-kayaking safaris to the largest colony of Little penguins on mainland NZ with over 1250 breeding pairs.
  • Largest colony of Little Penguins on mainland NZ
  • 2 or 4 hour nature tour, 24 hour package, sea-kayaking & evening penguin safaris
Farewell Spit Eco Tours
Farewell Spit Eco Tours
Explore this special place, where you can view the historic lighthouse & explore its intriguing nature reserve.
Nelson/Abel Tasman
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Forest of Ruru
Forest of Ruru
Find your inner caveman and forage for wild food on a day out in the native forest. Overnight deep forest camping also available.
Auckland
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Elm Wildlife Tours
Elm Wildlife Tours
Wildlife tours on the Otago Peninsula with unrivalled close-up viewing of penguins, sea lions & fur seals.
Dunedin
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EcoWorld Picton Aquarium
EcoWorld Picton Aquarium
Run by knowledgeable staff who will help you discover some of NZs best native species such as the Little Blue Penguin & Tuatara.
Picton
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Reclaiming tax - Working Holiday NZ