upcoming tours
the petrel station
Tutukaka, New Zealand
Here’s the upcoming dates for The Petrel Station pelagic seabird tours. Tours cost NZ$375 and include 9-10 hours on the ocean. To request a booking go to the Costs & Booking page. Private charter seabird tours also available.
Summer 2026
1 Mar 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
8 Mar 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
19 Mar 2026
Thursday
5 places left
30 Mar 2026
Monday
4 places left
1 Feb 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
15 Feb 2026
Sunday
TOUR FULL
19 Feb 2026
Thursday
TOUR FULL
20 Feb 2026
Friday
TOUR FULL
Autumn 2026
9 May 2026
Global Big Day (Ebird)
Saturday
6 places available
23 May 2026
Saturday
6 places available
24 May 2026
Sunday
6+ places available
28 May 2026
Thursday
6+ places available
winter 2026
20 Jun 2026
Saturday
6 places available
18 Jul 2026
Saturday
6 places available
22 Aug 2026
Saturday
6 places available
Spring 2026
1 Nov 2026
Sunday
4 places available
6 Nov 2026
Friday
5 places available
7 Nov 2026
Saturday
4 places available
8 Nov 2026
Sunday
6 places available
11 Nov 2026
Wednesday
6+ places available
12 Nov 2026
Thursday
6 places available
14 Nov 2026
Saturday
6 places available
22 Nov 2026
Sunday
6+ places available
25 Nov 2026
Wednesday
6+ places available
26 Nov 2026
Thursday
6+ places available
24 September 2026
Thursday
6+ places available
3 Oct 2026
Saturday
6+ places available
8 Oct 2026
Thursday
6+ places available
17 Oct 2026
Saturday
6+ places available
18 Oct 2026
Sunday
6+ places available
26 Oct 2026
Monday
4 places available
30 Oct 2026
Friday
4 places available
31 Oct 2026
Saturday
TOUR FULL
4 Dec 2026
Friday
6+ places available
5 Dec 2026
Saturday
6+ places available
6 Dec 2025
Sunday
6+ places available
9 Dec 2025
Wednesday
6+ places available
10 Dec 2025
Thursday
6+ places available
tours beyond 2026…
If you’re planning well ahead and are hoping to come out on a seabird tour sometime beyond the dates shown above, then just get in touch to find out more about when our future bird watching tours might be running.
Ready for a unique experience with some stunning NZ seabirds? Book a tour now to join us for a great day out at The Petrel Station.
charter tours
Ideal for a bunch of birding mates or birdwatching group to have your own stunning New Zealand seabird experience out at The Petrel Station ... and every bird tour helps towards the seabird research project.
keep updated
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