Highlights

• Stunning nature safari through the Wild Side Conservation area
• Revel in views of Akaroa Harbour and the outer coast
• Feed pet sheep by hand and see penguins up close in nesting sites

Feel like you've stepped into a painting during this two hour nature safari in the spectacular Wild Side Conservation area. Learn about the area's rich history, native flora and fauna and Pohatu's unique penguin conservation efforts as you wind though the picturesque roads.

What's included?

• Return transport from Akaroa in a 4WD minivan
• Two hour scenic tour of Pohatu Bay
• Feed pet sheep by hand
• See penguins up close in nesting sites (in season)
• Informative commentary

Witness Mother Nature's splendour during this two hour nature safari in the award-winning Wild Side Conservation area. Departing Akaroa, wind down the picturesque roads and uncover unparalleled views of Akaroa Harbour, the outer coast, farm land and forested hillsides. Along the journey, your expert guide will provide informative commentary about the rich history of Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula, its native flora and fauna and Pohatu's unique penguin conservation program. Upon arrival in Pohatu Bay, receive a warm welcome from the farm's friendly pet sheep, who will be nudging your hands for treats. In season, you'll get to see white flippered penguins up close as you wander around the bay monitoring nesting sites. If you're lucky, you may even get the chance to see some of their rehabilitation efforts like supplemental feeding and swim therapy.

Session Length

• This experience is two hours in duration
• Departs at 1:30pm