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Farewell Spit - Onetahua - Nature reserve is a bird sanctuary and wetland of international importance. The spit is around 35km long and public access is restricted to the first 4km. The tours run by Farewell Spit Eco Tours travel the length of the spit, stop to climb one of the huge dunes and for refreshments at the lighthouse keeper’s cottage in the shadow of the lighthouse. Whilst on the Lighthouse reserve there is time to explore, soak up the atmosphere and see the lenses which were once in the top of the tower. There is also a pouwhenua placed by the local iwi to indicate their connection to the spit, and nearby a panel explaining some of their legends.

Come with Farewell Spit Eco Tours to a special place, where you can view the historic Lighthouse and explore its reserve. The most popular tour is their Farewell Spit Eco Tour which departs from Collingwood and visits Cape Farewell, the South Island's most northern point and includes our lighthouse tour. Or join them on a Gannet Colony Tour or a Wader Watch Tour to view the summer home to over 90 species of bird including waders, Bar Tailed godwits, knots, curlews, whimbrels and turnstones.

Farewell Spit Eco Tours has been operating on Farewell Spit for more than 60 years and has a permit from the Department of Conservation to enter the reserve. They hold the only permit to visit the Gannet colony beyond the lighthouse and the wader feeding grounds on the inter-tidal plain.

Muffins and hot drinks are included in the tour price and lunches can be provided for a small extra charge if you are on the Spit during the middle of the day. Their guides are passionate about the spit and are committed to ensuring that you get the most out of your experience. Join Farewell Spit Eco Tours, smell the sea air, feel the breeze on your face and the sand between your toes!

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 which are the mainstay of the fleet they have a vehicle which is both robust and comfortable.

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.

Open the windows, enjoy the sea breeze, sit back and experience!

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