Kia Ora!

Welcome to Golden Bay Eco Trails. We can help you to escape from the ‘day-to-day’, explore spectacular landscapes and discover some of the natural wonders of Aotearoa, aka New Zealand.

Golden Bay, located at the top of the South Island, is packed full of spectacular landscapes including Farewell Spit, Wharariki Beach and Cape Farewell. Golden Bay is also the more exclusive northern gateway to the world-renowned Abel Tasman National Park, recently voted the best beach location in Australasia.

However, like many wild and beautiful places, these fragile jewels of Golden Bay are increasingly vulnerable to impacts from environmental pressures. Our response has been to establish a long-term marine conservation programme, the Coastal Ecology Project, to monitor and help conserve the ecological health of Farewell Spit. During the summer we host residential expeditions where volunteers can participate in our research activities and make a real contribution to our on-going conservation efforts.

Taking part in the project is personally rewarding but is also a great way to explore the stunning coastline and fascinating wildlife of this unique place. Spend a week with us as part of your once-in-a-lifetime exploration of New Zealand.

Golden Bay Eco Trails is a corporate member of Education Outdoors New Zealand and Forest & Bird. Safety of our clients is a top priority and we are certified by OutdoorsNZ. We will do everything to ensure that you enjoy your experience in a safe and environmentally sustainable way. Our activities and research operate under a Concession from the Department of Conservation.