Our Pick
The Reef Ecology tour allows you the opportunity to walk out at low tide under the guidance of our guides to observe and interact with the Stingrays, Eagle Rays and other marine dwellers of Tatapouri. A must-do activity for anyone visiting Gisborne.
Dive Tatapouri located 15 minutes from Tairawhiti Gisborne on State Highway 35, Tatapouri offers a world famous interactive marine experience with Stingrays and other sea life. Our Visitors get to discover the Tamariki (Children) of Tangaroa (the Maori God of the Sea), whilst immersing themselves in the local culture and magical marine surroundings of Tatapouri on the East Coast of the North Island, where the first light touches our shores. With our knowledge guides you will interact with Wild Short Tail Stingrays, Eagle Rays and other reef dwellers in their natural habitat on the reef at low tide. The Reef Ecology Tour is a truly amazing and unforgettable experience. Bookings essential tours run on low tide only daily.
Contact
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Location
Address:
532 Whangara Road
Tatapouri Gisborne 4073
Tatapouri Gisborne 4073
Opening Times
Business Hours:
Our tours are run around low tides daily bookings essential.
Months of Operation:
All months of the year
Facilities and Features
Proximity to Town:
15 mins drive from Gisborne Town centre.
Proximity to Airport:
35 mins drive from Gisborne Airport.
Proximity to Bus:
20 mins drive to Gisborne isite where coach terminal is.
Parking:
Off Road Parking.
Activity Duration:
Allow up to 2hrs
Weather Considerations:
Tour is weather and sea dependent on the day.
Cancellation Policy:
If tour is cancelled due to weather no cancellation fee.
If you do not contact us to cancel 12hrs prior and/or do not show for the booked session a 100% cancellation fee will be collected from the credit card provided at the time of booking.
If you do not contact us to cancel 12hrs prior and/or do not show for the booked session a 100% cancellation fee will be collected from the credit card provided at the time of booking.
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