Epic Gannet Safari: Cape Kidnappers Overland Adventure!

Wow! The tour was extremely interesting:it doesn't just focus on the birds: all sorts of very interesting information about forestry, the land, other wildlife and a dramatic rescue story. But, of course, the gannets are the highlight! Very impressive birds: the sheer size of the colony, their long flights starting at the clifftop, all the chicks and their parents - and, of course, a cheeky seagull here and there. Would recommend - although I'd recommend you do it before the chicks are grown and fly away. :-D

Had a wonderful visit to Cape Kidnappers with Pete as our guide. It was a first class trip, beautiful sights and excellent commentary from start to finish.

The receptionist is very enthusiastic. The guide is talkative and knowledgeable. The view is unforgettable. It was a nice trip! 这里的接待很热情，导游很健谈，知识丰富，每一刻都在解说。整个行程景色绝美，非常棒的一次旅行！ 每个来napier的游客，这里值得一游！

Our guide was a knowledgeable local, as they all are, and entertained us with interesting and funny stories the whole way, and information about flora and fauna and history. I would recommend this trip for anyone interested in the environment, outdoors, animals and plants.

My husband and I were return visitors having previously enjoyed this tour. We took friends with us who had not been before. The tour was as interesting, educational and enjoyable as the last time and our friends were equally impressed. The trip through the farm, the history, the environmental work and of course viewing and observing the Gannet’s was outstanding from start to finish. Thoroughly enjoyable way to spend our afternoon in Hawke’s Bay.

In the UK, we have the only mainland breeding colonies of northern Gannets at Bempton Cliffs, but the colony is spread vertically down the 100m cliff. At Cape Kidnappers, the colony is at the same level as you, the birdwatcher, are. There are also gannets taking off and coming into land at head height and almost within touching distance. A truly wonderful experience. Marcus was an entertaining and informative guide with a good line in patter and a great sense of humour.

Wonderful morning with Jan as our Guide. Insightful commentary as we travelled to and from the colony. Thoroughly enjoyed our time, great experience. Weather out at the colony was good but suspect it could be cold and windy so pick your day and weather windows.

We very much enjoyed this tour and you can only see the huge and impressive colony of gannets with this tour operator. We received plenty of explanations during the tour and it all was professionally organised. Thank you for enabling us to have this wonderful experience.

A very enjoyable and informative tour. A fantastic experience for twitchers and non twitchers alike. Wayne and Jan were great guides. Only issue was when searching on line was taken to a US site so paid in US dolllars rather than Aussie or NZ. Just check the site first if booking via trip advisor or Viator.

What an amazing place to visit. A long drive in the bus with an informative and amusing driver. The views were great, and a little scary at times. Arriving at the colony was jaw dropping. All those birds so close and so active. Great to see a chick on one of the nests. Endless photo opportunities. Highly recommended.