Zealandia at Dawn

Photograph wildlife and nature like a pro! Discover our small-group exclusive photography tours. Over three hours you’ll get unprecedented access to advice from expert photographers and view Zealandia through a whole new lens.

These tours are for keen beginners, ambitious amateurs, and accomplished photographers – anyone seeking to capture incredible once-in-a lifetime moments in nature.

Join Zealandia’s resident photographers on a stroll through the sanctuary to photograph the very best of New Zealand’s native flora and fauna. Capture raindrops on fern fronds, light shining through the forest canopy, and the striking detail and colour of bird feathers.

Each tour will depend on what we see on the day, as Zealandia is a wild environment. You will spend time at different locations throughout the sanctuary.

What to bring with you:

Sturdy walking shoes
Warm clothing layers, sun hat/beanie, waterproof jacket
Camera
Tripod if you have one
Water bottle and snacks

Overview

Duration: 3.5 hours guided photography walk
Departing: 7.30am, Saturdays and Sundays
Tours available: October - April, weekends
Maximum Capacity: 10 people per tour
Minimum Age:  12 years
Private tours available on request - Contact Us

 

Prices

Adult: $120
Child (ages 12-17): $60
Adult Member: $60
Child Member (ages 12-17): $30

 

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"This place is incredible. The scenery alone makes Zealandia well worth a visit, add the possibility of seeing some beautiful and rare wildlife makes it a place you’d be crazy to miss." - ZEALANDIA review by Lodge89, via Trip Advisor

 

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FAQs

When should I arrive? All tours visitors must arrive at the ZEALANDIA Visitor Centre 15 minutes before the tour start time. 
What should I wear? Dress to the conditions, with comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing and a waterproof layer just in case!
What if the weather is bad on the day of my tour? We go out in just about all conditions, so be prepared! In very extreme circumstances we may call off a tour for safety reasons. If this happens to your tour we will let visitors know as soon as possible and do our best to arrange a tour at a later date.
Can I book my own private tour?  Absolutely! Just email us and we can arrange for you.
What if I have any mobility or accessibility requirements? We are pretty flexible in catering for any special requirements but we do need to know about them beforehand, so please contact tours@visitzealandia.com to see how we can accomodate you. We also have more general accessibility information here.
How do I get to ZEALANDIA? ZEALANDIA is just a 10 minute drive from the CBD, and also on multiple bus lines. See more here.

What payment methods are accepted? Online payment accept only Mastercard or Visa
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Terms and Conditions & cancellation policy can be found here. 

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