1 / 3Natures Wonders
📍 Harington Point, Otago South
Natures Wonders runs guided wildlife tours on private conservation land at Taiaroa Head, featuring fur seals, little blue penguins, and albatross via 8-wheel ARGO vehicles. Ocean-view café on site. Book by phone.
This was one of the highlights of our 5 weeks in NZ. Their web site isn’t very user friendly since you have to call to reserve a spot, but the cost and the calling is worth it. We were the only two on our tour and got real personal service. He took his time and explained the local flora and fauna. We saw male and female (and babies) fur seals. We saw sea lions. We saw blue fairy penguins ( and babies) and literally were with one meter of them. It was an amazing experience
🏆 Family Action Verdict
One family called this "one of the highlights of our 5 weeks in NZ," praising the "real personal service" and getting "literally within one meter" of seals and penguins and their babies. Another described the ARGO ride as "exhilarating" with "breathtaking views" and praised the guides as "fun and knowledgeable."
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Scott Durham
2 months ago
“This was one of the highlights of our 5 weeks in NZ. Their web site isn’t very user friendly since you have to call to reserve a spot, but the cost and the calling is worth it. We were the only two on our tour and got real personal service. He took his time and explained the local flora and fauna. We saw male and female (and babies) fur seals. We saw sea lions. We saw blue fairy penguins ( and babies) and literally were with one meter of them. It was an amazing experience”
Jacqui Dunn
a month ago
“What an amazing experience. We had a drink before our Argo adventure. Great scenery to enjoy with a wine and beer - fantastic helpful staff. Our guide was full of helpful interesting information and the views were incredible . . What an amazing adventure, fun, day out amongst the wilderness and nature. Thank you Perry and team. :)”
Andreea Alexievici
a month ago
“Wonderful experience!❤️ We’ve seen lots of seals all sizes, blue pinguins and the views were spectacular!🦭The authentic spirit and the care of everyone in this family business team is inspiring! And the fact that they’re not selling this piece of heaven to hotel investors is HUGE! Thank you for what you are doing!🥰✨”
Steve Pang
4 months ago
“Such a nice and clean place to stroll around on a clear day! If you want to visit the tours with the Royal Albatross Center, the best is to plan it ahead and make sure you have your spots. The center itself is nice to see to understand how the albatross lives and is endangered. They have nice, local souvenirs as well.”
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Overview
Natures Wonders runs guided wildlife tours on private protected land at Taiaroa Head. Tours use 8-wheel ARGO vehicles with close encounters of fur seals, sea lions, little blue penguins, and albatross — often within a metre. Guides cover the Reid family's conservation work including native tree planting and predator control. A fully licensed ocean-view café serves fresh Kiwi food and homemade baked goods. Book by phone.
