Wildlife, bird watching, botanical and general nature interests are all catered for in our range of small group New Zealand nature and eco tours. Each trip is a meticulously researched and expertly led journey of nature discovery.

With over twenty years experience designing and leading botanical, birding and nature tours throughout Australasia, Nature Quest is well placed to offer its range of scheduled departures. These guided nature and bird watching holidays provide a wide range of insight into New Zealand’s flora and fauna. A maximum of 10 persons accompanies each naturalist. Small group travel has so many advantages – close contact with your naturalist, ability to get into areas not accessible in large coaches, flexibility in approach, and a group intimacy that adds considerably to each trip. We can guarantee only the highest standards regarding all aspects of each departure.

• Alpine Spectacular  - exploring the South Island’s unique alpine flora & spectacular scenery. Departs December each year.
• Natural Heritage Explorer - an environmental journey of discovery showcasing the full diversity of New Zealand’s spectacular natural heritage plus an insight into the New Zealand way of life and culture. Departs February, March & October each year.
• A World of New Zealand Birds  - what makes New Zealand birding stand out is the quality of the endemics, the superb viewing possible and the sea-birding. Bird watching holidays depart October, January and March each year.