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, head to the Costs & Booking page to 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.
Winter 2026
1 Aug 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
22 Aug 2026
Saturday
Only 2 places left
Spring 2026
1 Nov 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
4 Nov 2026
Wednesday
TOUR FULL
6 Nov 2026
Friday
Only 2 places left
7 Nov 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
8 Nov 2026
Sunday
Only 1 place left
11 Nov 2026
Wednesday
5 places left
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
Only 2 places left
14 Nov 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
21 Nov 2026
Saturday
5 places left
22 Nov 2026
Sunday
Only 3 places left
25 Nov 2026
Wednesday
5 places left
26 Nov 2026
Thursday
5 places left
30 Nov 2026
Monday
Only 2 places left
26 September 2026
Saturday
4 places left
7 Oct 2026
Wednesday
Only 2 places left
11 Oct 2026
Sunday
6+ places left
17 Oct 2026
Saturday
Only 2 places left
18 Oct 2026
Sunday
Only 3 places left
24 Oct 2026
Saturday
5 places left
26 Oct 2026
Monday
TOUR FULL
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
1 Dec 2026
Tuesday
TOUR FULL
3 Dec 2026
Thursday
6 places left
4 Dec 2026
Friday
4 places left
5 Dec 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
6 Dec 2026
Sunday
Only 3 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
Summer 2027
6 Feb 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
10 Feb 2027
Wednesday
6 places left
AOC Conference Tours (for conference delegates only).
14, 15, 21 & 22 Feb 2027
6+ places left
19 Feb 2027
Friday
6+ places left
20 Feb 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
27 Feb 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
6 Mar 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
7 Mar 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
17 Mar 2027
Wednesday
6+ places left
27 Mar 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
26 Jan 2027
Tuesday
6+ places left
30 Jan 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
AUTUMN 2027
1 May 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
16 May 2027
Sunday
6+ places left
8 May 2027
eBird Global Big Day
Saturday
6+ places left
Winter 2027
3 Jul 2027
World Seabird Day
Saturday
6+ places left
24 Jul 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
19 Jun 2027
World Albatross Day
Sunday
6+ places left
7 Aug 2027
Saturday
6+ places left
22 Aug 2027
Sunday
6+ places left
Tours beyond WINTER 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.