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Cape Palliser Coastal Explorer Tour - 1 Day

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Hop aboard one of our mini buses to Enjoy our Cape Palliser Coastal Explorer Tour. This active tour includes a guided 90-120 minute walk through native New Zealand forest and exposure to fascinating local history.

Cape Palliser is the most Southern tip of the North Island. With views across to the South Island and winds whipping in from Antarctica it is a beautiful and sometimes fearsome environment.

Green Jersey will take you on a journey through time exploring geological history, early Máori and colonial European settlement of this bay. We will take you on a walk along the “Paths of the Dead” a Lord of the Rings film site where you will be able to explore the Putangirua Pinnacles.

Join in with our local predator control program, help us preserve this wonderland.

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Overview

Itinerary

FAQ

Overview

This tour takes guests on a guide exploration of the wild Palliser Bay coast.

This tour is full of incredible vistas, photographic opportunities and stunning nature.

New Zealand is beautiful, full stop!

While other places you might visit are pretty average on a rainy day, Palliser Bay just gets more and more awesome.

 

Discover

  • The legend of Kupe's Sail
  • Remnants of ancient Kumara gardens
  • The One Million Year Gap!
  • Putangirua Pinnacles (a LOTR film site)
  • Cape Palliser Lighthouse
  • Mataitaki a Kupe Seal colony - a breeding colony
  • Two historic homesteads
  • Ngawi Fishing Village
  • Lake Ferry / Onoke

Itinerary

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Day 01 :
One day Tour

We depart 16 Kitchener Street Martinborough at 10am in the morning. Drive to the Palliser Coast and Putangirua Pinnacles. Explore the Putangirua Pinnacles loop track with loads of photo opprtunities. Continue out to Ngawi Fishing Village with the most bulldozers per capita in the world. Marvel at Kupe’s sail and learn about the competitive relationship between Kupe and his brother. Climb the steps to Cape Palliser Lighthouse and enjoy the views/ Return to Martinborough via Lake Ferry and rest your legs with a wine tasting (if time allows).

Estimated return time 5.00-6.00pm

Lunch

FAQ

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How much walking is involved?

This is an active tour. During the tour we will do a walk on formed tracks through New Zealand native forest. This walk takes up to 2 hours and involves climbing steps and sometimes slippery track. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

What can we expect for lunch?

We have a picnic lunch catered by a local cafe. It includes a filled bagel, salad fruit and a sweet. We also carry water and muesli bars.

Sometimes we have lunch at a grill in Ngawi – this might include fish and chips or a Crayfish Burger!

Why should I take a guided tour?

Coming on a guided tour means that you will learn so much more about the history and features of the area. You don’t need a guide to enjoy the beauty, but a guide will really change your perspective on the beauty you see.

How fit do I need to be?

We think you should have moderate fitness levels to manage the walk to see the Putangirua Pinnacles.
Importantly you should be confident walking on unstable and slippery surfaces.
Please let your guide know if you would like walking poles, before commencing the tour.

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Cape Palliser Coastal Explorer Tour

Trip Facts

  • $175 pp
  • 2-30 passengers
  • Moderate walking fitness required suitable for ages 9-90 years
  • 10
  • 85

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