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
HOW TO BOOK
Once you’ve found a date(s) that suits, go to the Costs & Booking page and complete the ‘Request a Booking’ form.
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.
PRIVATE SEABIRD TOURS
Can’t make these dates? If none of the scheduled dates suit, private charter seabird tours are available too.
Spring 2026
1 Nov 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
4 Nov 2026
Wednesday
TOUR FULL
6 Nov 2026
Friday
TOUR FULL
7 Nov 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
8 Nov 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
11 Nov 2026
Wednesday
TOUR FULL
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
Only 1 place left
14 Nov 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
21 Nov 2026
Saturday
Only 3 places left
22 Nov 2026
Sunday
Only 1 place left
23 Nov 2026
Monday
4 places left
25 Nov 2026
Wednesday
5 places left
26 Nov 2026
Thursday
4 places left
30 Nov 2026
Monday
Only 1 place left
17 Oct 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
18 Oct 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
24 Oct 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
26 Oct 2026
Monday
TOUR FULL
28 Oct 2026
Wednesday
TOUR FULL
29 Oct 2026
Thursday
TOUR FULL
30 Oct 2026
Friday
TOUR FULL
31 Oct 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
1 Dec 2026
Tuesday
TOUR FULL
3 Dec 2026
Thursday
4 places left
4 Dec 2026
Friday
Only 3 places left
5 Dec 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
6 Dec 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
7 Dec 2026
Monday
8 places left
9 Dec 2026
Wednesday
TOUR FULL
10 Dec 2026
Thursday
4 places left
12 Dec 2026
Saturday
Only 1 place left
Summer 2027
6 Feb 2027
Saturday
7 places left
10 Feb 2027
Wednesday
5 places left
AOC Conference Tours
(for delegates only)
14 Feb - 7 places left
15 Feb - 1 place left
19 Feb 2027
Friday
6 places left
20 Feb 2027
Saturday
5 places left
AOC Conference Tours
(for delegates only)
21 Feb - 6 places left
22 Feb - 6 places left
27 Feb 2027
Saturday
8 places left
6 Mar 2027
Saturday
4 places left
7 Mar 2027
Saturday
6 places left
17 Mar 2027
Wednesday
8 places left
27 Mar 2027
Saturday
7 places left
26 Jan 2027
Tuesday
Only 3 places left
30 Jan 2027
Saturday
7 places left
AUTUMN 2027
1 May 2027
Saturday
8 places left
16 May 2027
Sunday
8 places left
8 May 2027
eBird Global Big Day
Saturday
7 places left
Winter 2027
3 Jul 2027
World Seabird Day
Saturday
8 places left
24 Jul 2027
Saturday
8 places left
19 Jun 2027
World Albatross Day
Sunday
8 places left
7 Aug 2027
Saturday
8 places left
22 Aug 2027
Sunday
8 places left
SPRING 2027
2 November 2027
Tuesday
8 places left
3 November 2027
Wednesday
8 places left
8 November 2027
Monday
8 places left
9 November 2027
Tuesday
8 places left
12 November 2027
Friday
7 places left
13 November 2027
Saturday
7 places left
14 November 2027
Sunday
5 places left
22 November 2027
Monday
8 places left
23 November 2027
Tuesday
8 places left
26 November 2027
Friday
8 places left
27 November 2027
Saturday
8 places left
28 November 2027
Sunday
8 places left
29 November 2027
Monday
8 places left
30 November 2027
Tuesday
8 places left
27 September 2027
Monday
8 places left
3 October 2027
Sunday
8 places left
9 October 2027
eBird Global Big Day
Saturday
8 places left
13 October 2027
Wednesday
8 places left
16 October 2027
Saturday
8 places left
20 October 2027
Wednesday
8 places left
25 October 2027
Monday
6 places left
26 October 2027
Tuesday
8 places left
29 October 2027
Friday
8 places left
30 October 2027
Saturday
8 places left
31 October 2027
Sunday
8 places left
3 December 2027
Friday
8 places left
6 December 2027
Monday
8 places left
7 December 2027
Tuesday
8 places left
10 December 2027
Friday
8 places left
11 December 2027
Saturday
8 places left
12 December 2027
Sunday
8 places left
13 December 2027
Monday
8 places left
20 December 2027
Monday
8 places left
21 December 2027
Tuesday
8 places left
Tours beyond 2027…
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 our Booking page 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.