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New Zealand - North Island Endemics

© New Zealand Storm Petrel by Adam Riley

Our North Island tour is designed to seek almost every possible endemic and take full advantage of fabulous scenery. Beginning in Auckland, we target North Island Brown Kiwi, Whitehead and North Island Saddleback as well as a visit to the fabled Tiritiri Matangi Island where we will bird this predator-free reserve for the prehistoric South Island Takahe, strange North Island Kokako and Stitchbird, before combing the Miranda shoreline for the bizarre Wrybill and numerous waders. A pelagic excursion then takes place in the Hauraki Gulf in search of the Black and Cook’s Petrel, Buller’s Flesh-footed and Fluttering Shearwater. From here we visit the scenic Tongariro National Park in the centre of the North Island where we check fast-flowing streams for the rare Blue Duck while nearby forests hold Rifleman and Tomtit. We finish our time on the North Island visiting the famous Zealandia Reserve searching for the endangered Little Spotted Kiwi, New Zealand Falcon, Red-crowned Parakeet, New Zealand Kaka and Stitchbird

With excellent lodging and meals, awe-inspiring scenery and fantastically friendly “Kiwis”, this is sure to be a tour of a lifetime!

Top Birds

North Island Brown Kiwi, Little Spotted Kiwi, North Island Kokako, North Island Saddleback, Whitehead, Rifleman, Stitchbird, South Island Takahe, Wrybill and Blue Duck

Habitats Covered

forest, beach, estuary and pelagic at sea

Expected Climate

subtropical with chances for occasional rain

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper Leader and local leaders where necessary

Tour Pace & Walking

easy pace with undemanding walks. Most walks are on trails in reserves. Trails tend to be flat with reasonable space, but can be a little slippery when wet.

Accommodation

good hotels, wifi etc

Ease of Birding

most species are easily seen in open habitat. Kiwi are found at night and are wary of sound and light, so a fair amount of luck is needed.

Number of Species Expected

+-100

Other Attractions

Tongariro National Park

Photographic Opportunities

good to excellent

What our clients say about us

Erik Forsyth
JP, New Zealand 2018

Beautiful country, good birding sites, good group of travelers. Eric Forsyth was an excellent guide, handling all situations very well, including weather-related activity cancellations that were beyond his control.

Erik Forsyth
DS & JS, New Zealand 2018

Erik Forsyth did a fine job of managing the group. He is a constitutionally positive person and conveyed a healthy sense of humour that was appreciated by the entire group. He clearly endeavoured to spend time with all of the members of the group which brought about good group cohesion. He met each person, regardless of their birding ability, and facilitated their birding experience.

Erik Forsyth
DE & NE, New Zealand

Erik was a delight to be with, as his sense of humour was a constant. Having him at the helm added an unexpected and pleasurable dimension to the whole trip. The entire trip was terrific: beautiful scenery, nice people, good beer and food, and comfy accommodations.

Erik Forsyth
KS, New Zealand 2020

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Erik Forsyth is an excellent guide. He managed a one-man show as bird guide, van driver and ground agent all the while maintaining a wonderful sense of humor.

Erik Forsyth
PJ, New Zealand 2022

Even though the weather did not always cooperate Erik was able to get us to sites to see the endemic birds of NZ. The pelagic trips were excellent as was Erik's quick response to having to use an alternate boat for our last trip. He was very helpful in allowing me to spend time with a relative I had not seen in a long time and she and I were able to visit while waiting for the Interisland ferry.

New Zealand - North Island Endemics 2024

09 Dec 2024 - 17 Dec 2024 (9 days)

NZD5,995 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth

Tour price (Per person): NZD5,995 * USD3,561 * GBP2,841 * EUR3,326 * AUD5,459

Single Supplement: NZD750 * USD445 * GBP355 * EUR416 * AUD683

Flight costs: NZD120 * USD71 * GBP57 * EUR67 * AUD109

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New Zealand - North Island Endemics 2025

02 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2025 (9 days)

NZD5,995 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Rockjumper Tour Leader TBC

Tour price (Per person): NZD5,995 * USD3,561 * GBP2,841 * EUR3,326 * AUD5,459

Single Supplement: NZD750 * USD445 * GBP355 * EUR416 * AUD683

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Flight costs (Linked Tour): NZD190 * USD113 * GBP90 * EUR105 * AUD173

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