MEDIA RELEASE - Guided Tours of Seven Local Wonders

Holidaymakers are in for a treat this summer, with affordable, exciting and environmentally friendly, nature-based tours. Forest and Bird have put together a family-friendly adventure programme featuring the top places to see the wild places and wildlife of Manawatu.

Running for the first time over seven summer weekends, the half day and full day excursions on a carbon zero bus are excellent value for visitors to see the real New Zealand beyond the crowded tourist circuit.
All trips are led by expert guides with in-depth knowledge on wildlife and plants.
Programme
Date
Tour
Highlights

17th January
The Gorgeous Gorge
Over a million years in the making, this is a spectacular and historic journey.

25th January
Rangitikei Reserves
Journey to quiet places where majestic trees tower, ferns flourish in the shade and birds sing in the trees.

31st January
Eastern Ruahine Sampler
Enjoy a walk in the forest alongside a bubbling creek, and see conserved mining equipment.

8th February
Manawatu Estuary
Home to birds from as far afield as Alaska and as close as the Catlins. An ever changing environment. Telescopes available.

15th February
Western Ruahine Sampler
A gentle walk through red beech forest with stunning vistas from the new Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge.

21st February
Tree Spotting at Totara Reserve
See some of the region's largest trees up close - giant kahikatea, rata, rimu and totara.

28th February
Pukepuke Lagoon
Discover this peaceful oasis set amongst coastal dunes. It's a birdwatcher's delight. Binoculars available.

Tickets
Must be purchased in advance from i-SITE Palmerston North in The Square, Palmerston North.

Telephone: +64 6 350 1922
Email: palmerstonnorth@I-site.org

Adults: $12
Children: $8

Price includes return bus transport from Palmerston North, access to trip guides and nature experts.

Each trip is limited to 40 people.

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