Upcoming Tours
The Petrel Station
Tutukaka, New Zealand
Here are the upcoming dates for The Petrel Station seabird tours offshore from Tutukaka. Join us for one of New Zealand’s most remarkable full-day birdwatching and wildlife experiences, in one of the world’s most diverse seabird locations.
Tour Costs
NZ$395 p/person
TOUR LENGTH
Tours go for 9 to 10 hours, giving you lots of time on the ocean to enjoy the stunning seabirds we encounter, on New Zealand’s longest pelagic seabird tour.
HOW TO BOOK
Once you’ve found a date(s) that suits, head to the Costs & Booking page to complete the ‘Request a Booking’ form.
PRIVATE SEABIRD TOURS
Can’t make these dates? If none of the scheduled dates suit, private charter seabird tours are available too.
Autumn 2026
27 April 2026
Monday
Only 2 places left
9 May 2026
Global Big Day (Ebird)
Saturday
TOUR FULL
23 May 2026
Saturday
4 places left
28 May 2026
Thursday
6 places left
Winter 2026
20 Jun 2026
Saturday
6 places left
18 Jul 2026
Saturday
5 places left
22 Aug 2026
Saturday
5 places left
Spring 2026
1 Nov 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
4 Nov 2026
Wednesday
6 places left
6 Nov 2026
Friday
5 places left
7 Nov 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
8 Nov 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
11 Nov 2026
Wednesday
6+ places left
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
4 places left
14 Nov 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
21 Nov 2026
Saturday
6+ places left
22 Nov 2026
Sunday
6 places left
25 Nov 2026
Wednesday
6+ places left
26 Nov 2026
Thursday
6 places left
24 September 2026
Thursday
6+ places left
3 Oct 2026
Saturday
6+ places left
7 Oct 2026
Wednesday
6 places left
17 Oct 2026
Saturday
5 places left
18 Oct 2026
Sunday
5 places left
26 Oct 2026
Monday
Only 3 places left
28 Oct 2026
Wednesday
TOUR FULL
29 Oct 2026
Thursday
TOUR FULL
30 Oct 2026
Friday
Only 1 place left
31 Oct 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
3 Dec 2026
Thursday
6 places left
4 Dec 2026
Friday
4 places left
5 Dec 2026
Saturday
6 places left
6 Dec 2026
Sunday
6 places left
9 Dec 2026
Wednesday
TOUR FULL
10 Dec 2026
Thursday
6+ places left
12 Dec 2026
Saturday
6+ places left
13 Dec 2026
Sunday
6+ places left
Tours beyond 2026…
If you’re planning well ahead and hoping to join us for some outstanding seabird experiences on The Petrel Station seabird tours beyond the dates shown above, please get in touch – we’ll be happy to let you know what future tour dates may be possible.
Ready for a remarkable seabird experience?
Head to Costs & Booking to request your place on The Petrel Station seabird tours and experience one of New Zealand’s most remarkable full-day seabird and wildlife adventures.
Charter Tours
If none of our scheduled dates suit, or you’d like your own dedicated seabird experience, private charter seabird tours are also available. These are perfect for birdwatchers, birding groups, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
Keep updated
Find out when new seabird tour dates are added, and other news from The Petrel Station.