Can I visit the Kōtuku nesting site by kayak?
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White Heron Sanctuary Tours
“No. The Waitangiroto Nature Reserve is a fragile wildlife sanctuary, not a recreational area. Its waterways, including the Waitangiroto River, are legally protected by the Department of Conservation.”
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- Is there only one tour to the White Heron nesting site in New Zealand?
- Do the Kōtuku, White Herons nest at Ōkārito?
- Where is New Zealand's only White Heron nesting site located?
- How Do I Book?
- Where is New Zealand's Only Kōtuku Breeding Colony?
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- When is the best time to see White Herons, Kōtuku in full breeding plumage?
- When can we visit to observe the nesting White Herons?
- When Can I Visit to See the White Heron Colony?
- Where Does the White Heron Tour Depart From?
- When do the Kōtuku, White Heron chicks start hatching?
- Can I Visit Outside the Breeding Season?
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