Farewell Spit Tours

The best way to visit Farewell Spit is via a Scenic Flight. Come fly with Jim! www.goldenbayflights.co.nz

Farewell Spit's beauty is equalled by the gruelling nature of the driving conditions. Sand, salt and sea-spray take their toll - but with the RL Bedfords vehicles, which are the mainstay of our fleet, we have a vehicle which is both robust and comfortable. These character vehicles have proven their sustainability over a period of many years, and carried many hundreds of guests, in all sorts of weather conditions, to the lighthouse and return.

The fleet is maintained to an exacting standard, refurbishment of the interiors is ongoing for passenger comfort and a hi-tech sound system ensures you won't miss a word of the commentary.


The Farewell Spit colony is the only one right at sea level, affording excellent views of the parent birds caring for their young. We have the only licence granted by the Department of Conservation to visit this colony, which is New Zealand's newest nesting site for Gannets.

To see them you walk beyond the Lighthouse (about 30 minutes) over the sand near the end of the Spit - you may get your feet wet.

Viewing Gannets is a two way process - the birds are known for their curiosity and often fly low over our visitors to get a closer look.


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