Farewell Spit Nature Tours Golden Bay Nelson New Zealanda magnetic draw  .  .  .

Farewell Spit is an area that is one of New Zealand's most unique land formations which projects the northernmost point of the South Island at Cape Farewell.

Farewell Spit Nature Tours have a Department of Conservation concession to run tours along the western side to Cape Farewell.  Dramatic cliffs and weathered rock formations can be seen there.

Ride in comfortable, air conditioned 4 wheel drive vehicles.  Explore the fascinating habitat of the vast array of sea birds in this world renowned sanctuary.  Hear the history of Farewell Spit Lighthouse, the rich natural and human history of the area.

Farewell Spit Nature Tours
Jock Lill (owner)
P.O Box 61 Collingwood, Nelson, New Zealand.
Telephone: +64 3 524 8188   Facsimile: +64 3 524 8091
*Freephone: 0800 250 500 (within NZ only)
e-mail:  info@farewell-spit.co.nz

Click here for online brochure ... www.farewell-spit.co.nz

Farewell Spit Safaris Ecotouring since 1946  .  .  .

Tour Operators to the world famous Farewell Spit.  Lighthouse Safari, Gannet Colony, Wader watch and many other eco tours in Golden Bay.

Observe Birds,seals and other wildlife as you travel along the sands to the historic Farewell Spit Lighthouse.  See old fossils exposing themselves, climb a 'big' sand dune and explore around the lighthouse.

Variety of trips lasting from 3 to 10 hours, departure times to Farewell Spit lighthouse subject to tides.

The Original Farewell Spit Safaris
Tasman Street, P.O.Box 15 Golden Bay, Nelson, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3 524 8257   Facsimile: +64 3 524 8939
*Freephone: 0800 808 257 (within NZ only)
e-mail:  inquiries@farewellspit.co.nz

Click here for online brochure ... FarewellSpit.co.nz

Jilly's Excellent Adventures  .  .  .   guided tramps and trails for small parties.

Tramping - Guided expeditions of between 3 and 7 days through our renowned & breathtaking parks. Tailored to meet your group or individual interests & fitness levels. The Heaphy Track with its diverse South Island terrain is another favourite.

Tours - Scenic trips with flexible itineraries include excursions to Golden Bay offering a 4x4 Farewell Spit Safari Tour (tides permitting). Eco tours to the wild West Coast and Otago Peninsula.

Trails - For relaxing fun and fabulous regional fare, choose a wine trail, enjoying local art & craft and a picnic lunch.

Transport - Call to arrange pick up/drop off transport from Nelson or Motueka.

* Packs, sleeping bags available for hire *

Jilly's Excellent Adventures
3 Blomfield Place, Motueka, Nelson, New Zealand
Telephone/Facsimile: +64 3 528 0138
e-mail:  jillys.excellent.adventures@xtra.co.nz

Click here for online brochure ... www.bonz.co.nz/nelsonRegion/jilly's

JJ's Scenic Tours don't stick rigidly to timetables so without rushing you, they are able to make sure you see as much as possible within the time available.

Now in their seventh year, JJ's Wine Tours have become legendary!  Nelson is the fastest growing wine producing region in NZ and JJ's have exclusive arrangements with vineyards and breweries to ensure you experience the very best Nelson has to offer.  In addition to wineries, they typically include a brewery and distillery to offer the true "taste of Nelson" experience.

You'll also take in some great scenery, there's a full commentary on the area throughout, wonderful vineyard food (and tea/coffee!) is available and they'll pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation so you'll have no worries about driving!

JJ's Scenic Tours
279 Hill Street, Richmond, Nelson, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 3 544 7081
Facsimile:    +64 3 544 7721
e-mail:  jjstours@ts.co.nz

Click here for online brochure ... webnz.co.nz/jjs

Kahurangi Guided Walks some 'Sherpa' assistance  .  .  .

Kahurangi Guided Walks specialises in providing small groups with opportunities to explore and enjoy the Kahurangi National Park in complete safety with a trained guide.

Kahurangi is New Zealand's newest and second largest National Park. It is an untouched wilderness area and includes the world renowned Heaphy Track and Wangapeka Track, as well as many lesser known walking tracks and routes used mainly by local people.

Whether you are after a short walk through native forest or alpine meadows, golden beaches or old gold mining areas, or a longer tramp into the more remote and untouched parts of Kahurangi, there's a walk or tramp here to suit you.

Kahurangi Guided Walks
Dodson Road, RD1, Takaka, New Zealand
Telephone/Facsimile: +64 3 525 7177
e-mail:  John@KahurangiWalks.co.nz

Click here for online brochure ... KahurangiWalks.co.nz