Wildlife Holidays in New Zealand
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New Zealand is a habitat for a huge variety of wildlife. The climate is as varied as the landscape and provides a haven for migrating birds, marine wildlife and land mammals.
There is a wealth of national and provincial parks teeming with life. Although you can see a huge number of creatures on your travels the most popular we have highlighted below.
If you would like a unique and unusual wildlife holiday Natural Habitat Adventures’ itineraries are a departure from the norm. Rare, once in a lifetime opportunities are their speciality and because you travel in small groups your chosen experience is a lot more personal. This is not the traditional coach tour involving large groups with many stops to well trodden tourist areas. To travel with Natural Habitat Adventures provides with a personal and richly rewarding exploration amongst the wonders of nature.
The philosophy of Natural Habitat Adventures is that staying in unique lodges helps to provide uncommon wildlife encounters. Expedition leaders liaise with scientists so guests are afforded captivating encounters usually unavailable to the casual tourist. As with New Zealand Highways’ itineraries, accommodation is selected to add to the entire experience sacrificing none of the comfort but still retaining all the adventure.
Departures are guaranteed regardless of numbers giving you the security and confidence to book flights and pre and post tour arrangements without fear of cancellation.
Integral to the mission of Natural Habitat Adventures is the understanding that a complete travel experience includes protecting and preserving our natural habitats and the wildlife that lives in these remarkable places. World Wildlife Fund has selected Natural Habitat Adventures as their official conservation provider to offer travel opportunities in conjunction with them. Long after your return World Wildlife Fund will be working hard to help you save these places and species to ensure they will be around for your next visit, your children’s visit and for all future generations.
All trips with Natural Habitat Adventures are completely carbon neutral making them the world’s first 100% carbon neutral travel company and all carbon emissions resulting from your tour with them has been offset.