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Sandy beach meeting clear blue water, with a green, tree-covered hillside. Cloudy skies above the scene.

Wildlife Excursion on Estuary

WILDLIFE EXCURSION

Sheltered from wind and swell, the Otahu River’s calm waters are a perfect location for nature lovers.

Surrounded by native bush, mountains and marine life this estuary offers a spectacular opportunity to experience contact with Tui, Fantail, Kingfisher, Pukeko among other native Kiwi birds.

TOUR INFO

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Choice of kayak or SUP

Introduction to paddle

Expert commentary

Guide supervision

Life jacket

Dry bag

REQUIREMENTS

No requirements

DURATION

2 hours

PRICES

Adults NZD $80

Kids NZD $60

PAYMENT

Book your wildlife excursion tour online with credit card

The Otahu Estuary, where it enters the sea, is enjoyed by large numbers of locals and holidaymakers with water quality.

Looking down deep, you will be able to spot a variety of marine life including Butter fish, Purores, stingrays and eels swimming freely in the its clear calm waters.

This trip is perfect family outting for your day!

Follow our map, which indicates where birds, fish and trees can be spotted and make a great day outdoors. Six thousand meters up into the bush is the Otahu River bridge, which is the access point to the top end of the Otahu Estuary that flows to Whangamata’s southern estuary.

Surrounded by native bush, mountains and marine life this tour is a spectacular experience.

Coastal view with clear water and sandy beach, seen from behind a person. Green trees and hills are visible in the background.
Overhead view of people kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on a narrow river. Dense forest borders the river, and brown vegetation is on the banks.
Green trees and dense forest reflected in calm water. Rocky shoreline with a green forest that sits along the edge of the water.
Sandy beach meeting clear blue water, with a green, tree-covered hillside. Cloudy skies above the scene.
A person stand-up paddleboarding on calm, reflective water. Shoreline on one side, a town and mountains in the distance, and a cloudy blue sky.