Just minutes from Wellinton city centre lies nature’s playground! with Seal Coast Safari
You’ll connect with the ‘real New Zealand’ during your breathtaking 3-hour Seal Coast Safari. To get to the ‘Seal Coast’ you’ll travel through private land, not accessible by the public, in powerful, off-road 4WD vehicles. We offer a breathtaking 3 hours of Wellington’s southern coastline by 4WD, with extensive views of the city and coastline. Our tour begins by going up the Brooklyn Hill to a wind turbine where guests can take in the great views of the city, the Cook Strait and the South Island. From there, we then travel through the hills of private farmland towards Wellington’s south coast. In this private farmland you can encounter a number of animals including, goats Red Deer, and ostriches!
Stories abound as we drive for 20 rugged kilometeres along the beach, over rocks and across small rivers, to Tongue Point – home to a colony of amazing New Zealand fur seals.
Enjoy tea, coffee and a muffin with the seals and take in the beauty of their natural habitat, experiencing the crashing waves and the famous Leaning Lighthouse. where we stop for a tea, coffee and a gourmet muffin with the seals.
Spend time viewing the seals and birdlife and listen to local stories from your knowledable guide whilst relaxing before your homeward journey around the bays and past the spectacular Red Rocks back to Wellington.
Seal Coast Safari has been providing guests with exhilirating, exclusive access to the BEST SCENERY in Wellington for over 15 years. A Qualmark endorsed visitor activity with seals guaranteed all year round, this truly is a New Zealand nature experience not to be missed.
Price $125 pp – Children: 62.5 pp (aged 14 & under)
Departs: Wellington i-SITE Visitor Information Centre at 10.00am and 1.30pm daily.
Duration: Three Hours approx
At Wellingtons Seal Coast Safari Tours, we can cater to all groups large or small. With a fleet of 4 Seal Mobiles, with each seating 9 we have you covered! We can tailor your tour for a Christmas lunch, add in Clay pigeon Shooting or simply take your group on our regular loop, either way we are at your service. .
Price: $700 ( 1 to 9 passengers)