
upcoming tours
the petrel station
Tutukaka, New Zealand

Below are upcoming dates for The Petrel Station pelagic seabird tours.
Tours cost (p/person): NZ$375, or NZ$300 (for tours May to Aug 2025). Each tours includes 9-10 hours on the ocean.
Visit the Costs & Booking page for booking information. Private charter seabird tours are also available.
SAVE 20% ON MAY TO AUGUST 2025 TOURS!
It’s a fantastic time of year for a stunning range of albatross and other seabird species … and it’s always a great day out!
Autumn 2025
10 May 2025
Global Big Day (Ebird)
Saturday
TOUR FULL
24 May 2025
Saturday
Only 2 places left
28 May 2025
Wednesday
4 places available
29 May 2025
Thursday
3 places available
WINTer 2025
2 Aug 2025
Saturday
6 places available
23 Aug 2025
Saturday
6 places available
21 Jun 2025
Saturday
6 places available
6 Jul 2025
Sunday
4 places available
Spring 2025
During our busy ‘Spring’ season we schedule some of the tour dates where we head out each morning for 2 days or 3 days in a row, known as Double or Triple Headers (indicated below as: Double** / Triple***). If you have the time then these are a great experience as each day out can be quite different, with an increased chance of encountering a wider range of seabird species – also if a tour gets cancelled you’ve still got another chance to get out (which can work well if you’ve travelled a long way to join us). Another popular option is booking two tour dates with a day or two gap in between. It’s also fine to book for a single day on the double/triple header tour dates too.
1 Nov 2025 ***
Saturday
4 places available
2 Nov 2025 ***
Sunday
Only 2 places left
3 Nov 2025 ***
Monday
TOUR FULL
8 Nov 2025 ***
Saturday
6+ places available
9 Nov 2025 ***
Sunday
5 places available
10 Nov 2025 ***
Monday
6 places available
13 Nov 2025
Thursday
Only 2 places left
16 Nov 2025 **
Sunday
6+ places available
17 Nov 2025 **
Monday
6+ places available
20 Nov 2025
Thursday
6+ places available
24 Nov 2025
Monday
6 places available
27 Nov 2025
Thursday
6+ places available
29 Nov 2025 ***
Saturday
6+ places available
30 Nov 2025 ***
Sunday
6+ places available
21 Sep 2025
Sunday
6+ places available
27 Sep 2025
Saturday
6+ places available
6 Oct 2025
Monday
6+ places available
11 Oct 2025 ***
Global Big Day (Ebird)
Saturday
6+ places available
12 Oct 2025 ***
Sunday
6+ places available
13 Oct 2025 ***
Monday
6+ places available
18 Oct 2025
Saturday
6 places available
25 Oct 2025 **
Saturday
Only 3 places left
26 Oct 2025 **
Sunday
6+ places available
30 Oct 2025
Thursday
6+ places available
1 Dec 2025 ***
Monday
6+ places available
4 Dec 2025
Thursday
6 places available
6 Dec 2025 **
Saturday
6+ places available
7 Dec 2025 **
Sunday
6+ places available
11 Dec 2025
Thursday
6+ places available
15 Dec 2025
Monday
6+ places available
18 Dec 2025
Thursday
6+ places available
tours beyond 2025…
If you’re planning well ahead and are hoping to come out on a seabird tour sometime beyond the dates shown above, then just get in touch to find out more about when our future bird watching tours might be running.

Ready for a unique experience with some stunning NZ seabirds? Book a tour now to join us for a great day out at The Petrel Station.

charter tours
Ideal for a bunch of birding mates or birdwatching group to have your own stunning New Zealand seabird experience out at The Petrel Station ... and every bird tour helps towards the seabird research project.
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