Gannet Safari has been guiding visitors over Cape Kidnappers Station to the gannets for over 30 years. The only way of being driven right to within a few feet of these remarkable birds - there is NO WALKING.

The coach traverses riverbeds, broad rolling pastures, through stands of native bush, steep gullies and breathtaking inclines. There is a stop on the way at a spectacular cliff top with panoramic views of Hawke's Bay right to Mahia Peninsula. The amazing geology of the area can also be taken in. The 3 hour trip includes a commentary by the tour guide on the farming operation on Cape Kidnappers Station and an introduction to the gannets.

Cape Kidnappers is the largest and most spectacular mainland nesting place of gannets in the world. The 20,000 gannets are members of the Booby family with distinctive black eye markings and a pale gold crown. Visitors to the colony will see adults and young nesting in serried rows. In the air birds swoop and dive as they bring back fish. On the ground, the pairs preen and perform the dance of the gannets" recognition ritual.

Gannet Safaris & Helicopters Hawke's Bay would like to invite you to experience the thrill of a 30 minute scenic flight over some of the spectacular and amazing Hawke's Bay Wine Country. From the rugged coast line to the beautiful Tuki Tuki river valley, the rows of grape vines to the rocky outline of Te Mata Peak. On to the cliff tops of Cape Kidnappers Station to be met by Gannet Safaris in their luxury 4x4 vehicle and driven to Cape Kidnappers, where the largest, most accessible mainland Gannet Colony in the world is situated.

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