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Discover the nature of New Zealand, a country of lush valleys, soaring peaks, white beaches, and turquoise lakes. Scenery is a true highlight of this tour; however New Zealand’s wildlife is sure to inspire both nature enthusiasts and birders alike. The conservation story and determination of New Zealanders to protect their heritage is inspiring.
Enjoy delightful lodgings and delicious dining options as we explore both the North and South Islands. Immerse yourself in steamy rainforests, embark on boat and ferry trips teeming with seabirds and marine life, hike in awe-inspiring mountain settings, and sense the great spiritual significance of the Maori people. It’s a magical trip in many ways, a blend of scenic beauty our everyday backdrop to finding endemic birds, including some of the flightless kiwis. For many it will be a first trip to the Oceania ecoregion and the first time to explore the micro-continent of Zealandia.
We’ve carefully crafted a thorough trip to the North and South Islands to cover a good majority of species.
- "New Zealand was on the top of my list of all my travels. Since I returned I haven't stopped thinking about the friendships, birding, pelagic trips, leadership, accommodations, and beauty of New Zealand diversity." — Roger Zachary, Jr., 2023 Traveler
- “I appreciated the knowledge of the local guide and his enthusiastic up-to-date ability to find some very rare endemic birds.” — 2023 Traveler
- “It was fabulous...more than I expected or imagined. I loved the pelagic birding and the night time kiwi experiences. Our guides were extremely helpful and knowledgeable and the accommodations and the food was outstanding.’ — 2023 Traveler
Tour Highlights
- Visit Tiritiri Matangi Island in search of rare species like the Saddleback, Stitchbird, Whitehead, and Red-crowned Parakeet
- Discover Miranda Wildlife Sanctuary, home to excellent active shell chenier plains and plentiful sea and shorebirds
- Experience the haunting call of the endangered Kokako in the misty rainforest of the central North Island
- Embark on a three-hour ferry crossing to the South Island, not nearly long enough for all the wildlife watching from the deck!
- Cruise the Marlborough Sounds, listening for Orange-fronted Parakeet and watching for Hector’s Dolphin
- Discover Kaikoura and enjoy an unrivalled seabird excursion this morning. On a free afternoon; stroll the peninsula, take a whale watching trip, or browse shops
- Walk amongst the spectacular landscapes of Arthur’s Pass National Park.
- Take a charming cruise around Taiaroa Head, the only mainland breeding site of Northern Royal Albatross
- Explore Steward Island and search for Brown Kiwi in their natural habitat
Trip Itinerary
Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary may occur to account for weather, road conditions, closures, etc. and to maximize your experience.
Tues., Oct. 8 Main Tour Begins – Welcome to Auckland!
Meet your Naturalist Journeys’ and our local partner company’s guide for lunch in central Auckland. Please take a taxi from the airport; they are readily available for the ride into the central city. After a lunch meet-up hosted by Naturalist Journeys, we head out for a sample adventure—if you are just arriving and tired from travel you can opt out as needed, but it is a beautiful place to start!
Auckland is an area characterized by water, volcanoes, and islands. We escape from the bustle of the city to enjoy a gentle introduction to the West Coast, and to watch Australasian Gannet soaring in towards their dotted rock outcrop colonies.
Stay at the Grand Millennium Hotel for two nights (L,D)
Wed., Oct. 9 Tiritiri Matangi Island | Auckland
Tiritiri Matangi is an island sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf, just north of Auckland. Many of New Zealand’s rare and endangered species now only remain on islands such as this, as the habitat can be protected from the ravages of rats, possums, and stoats. Tiritiri Matangi is the site of an ambitious restoration project started 17 years ago, and already the fruits of many people’s efforts are being appreciated by many. We have a day on this picturesque island to enjoy birdsong in regenerating forest, including that of re-introduced rare species such as the Saddleback, Stitchbird, Whitehead, and Red-crowned Parakeet. Also on the island are the unique Takahe and Brown Teal.
Sailing by ferry to the island Australasian Gannet, Black Petrel, Cook’s Petrel, and Buller’s Shearwater may pass us.
Dinner tonight is at leisure, and there are multiple places to choose from in walking distance from the hotel.
Return to the Grand Millennium Hotel (B,L)
Thurs., Oct. 10 Depart Auckland | Miranda Wildlife Sanctuary (Shorebirds Galore!)
Within an hour’s drive southeast of Auckland lies Miranda Wildlife Sanctuary, a fine feeding ground for many wading birds, which migrate from the tundra of the arctic regions for the northern winter. Among the thousands of Eastern Bar-tailed Godwits on the shell banks or silt flats, we may view many Knots and South Island Pied Oystercatchers, the rare endemic Wrybill, the endangered NZ Dotterel, Far Eastern Curlew, Whimbrel, several Sandpipers, Caspian Tern, Little Tern, and Sacred Kingfisher.
Later this morning, we travel towards Lake Rotorua, where NZ Dabchick, NZ Scaup, and Little Black Shag are often feeding or roosting. Rotorua is situated in the central plateau of the North Island, a region of much geothermal activity.
Stay Lakeland Resort, Taupo tonight. (B,L,D)
Fri., Oct. 11 Pureora Forest Park | Tongariro National Park
This morning we have a dawn start, to experience the haunting call of the endangered Kokako in its natural, misty rainforest environment. Pureora Forest Park contains one of the finest areas of podocarp forest in the country, as well as a large variety of native invertebrates, like the curious Peripatus, and numerous birds. We will have most of today to gain more insight into the nature and conservation of this special forest, and to enjoy the sounds of the Kaka, Yellow-crowned Parakeet, Tomtit, New Zealand Robin, Long-tailed Cuckoo, New Zealand Falcon, Whitehead, and Grey Warbler.
Later, our day winds up in Tongariro National Park. On the rivers running off the volcanoes a small number of the endangered Whio, or Blue Duck survive. Today we shall also make a special trip to search for these birds.
Accommodations at Skotel, Whakapapa one night (B,L,D)
Sat., Oct. 12 Mt. Ruapehu, North Island | Ferry Crossing to South Island
Morning walk amongst sub-alpine forest and tussocklands on the slopes of Mt. Ruapehu, the North Island’s highest peak. A longer day today as we travel to Wellington and cross to the South Island. En route to Wellington we shall deviate to the Foxton Estuary with opportunities for Pacific Golden Plover, and Royal Spoonbill.
Our journey continues southwards through to Wellington, where we embark on an evening ferry crossing to the South Island. Three hours, however, is at times not enough for all the wildlife watching to be done! Wandering and Shy Albatrosses often pass by, as do Giant Petrels, Arctic Skuas, and many shearwaters. Towards the entrance to the Marlborough Sounds can often be seen Little Blue Penguins, Spotted Shags, and sometimes dolphins.
Purchase dinner tonight as we go as we are on inter-island ferry.
Accommodations at the Picton Beachcomber Hotel, Picton (B,L)
Sun., Oct. 13 Marlborough Sounds Boat Cruise
The waters and inlets of the Marlborough Sounds will be our playground this morning. The cruise vessel carries us through Queen Charlotte Sound to a small rocky islet, where a small colony of the rare King Shag breeds and roosts. There may also be an opportunity to listen for the endangered orange fronted parakeet on one of the sound’s predator free islands. Before returning to Picton, we land to introduce ourselves to the curious Weka.
Mid-afternoon sees us heading south down the east coast to Kaikoura, where we stay for two nights.
Accommodations at White Morph Inn, Kaikoura (B,L,D)
Mon., Oct. 14 Kaikoura Seabird Cruise
Kaikoura is a breath-taking place where snow-iced mountains reach down to a turquoise sea. The continental shelf drops abruptly very close to shore, resulting in upwellings of nutrients from the sea’s depths, attracting a rich and abundant marine life. An excellent opportunity for bird lovers and generalists alike is a seabird excursion, where one can see flocks of cawing albatrosses (4-5 species), and numerous petrels and shearwaters, just meters from the boat.
In the afternoon we are at leisure to stroll on Kaikoura Peninsula, or you may opt to go out for a second pelagic or join a whale watching excursion for Sperm Whales.
Accommodations at White Morph Inn, Kaikoura — Lunch and Dinner are at leisure in this delightful town (B)
Tues., Oct. 15 Canterbury Plains | Southern Alps
Depart Kaikoura and travel south to cross the Canterbury Plains. Now one of New Zealand's most intensive agricultural regions the plains run down from the foothills to the central Southern Alps. Nestled between two passes, Porter’s and Arthur’s, lies the Craigieburn Range and the renowned Castle Hill Basin. We walk amidst the limestone formations that make up this basin. Later our destination is the Arthur’s Pass Wilderness Lodge, set amidst a delightful mix of high-country beech forest and tussocklands, and a working sheep farm.
Accommodations at Arthur’s Pass Wilderness Lodge (B,L,D)
Wed., Oct. 16 Arthur’s Pass Wilderness Lodge | Mountains & Lakes
We enjoy a day amidst the Mountain Beech Forests and braided rivers of the upper Waimakariri Valley. The Moa Forest discovery morning involves no driving from the Lodge for those who want a “no driving” morning. A relaxed and fascinating discovery of a “micro world” of riverbed, rock bluff, shrubland, beech forest plants and animals.
Lunch in the Mt Rolleston Restaurant. An afternoon guided excursion is available for this wishing to explore further the mountains and lakes near the lodge.
Accommodations at Arthur’s Pass Wilderness Lodge (B,L,D)
Thurs., Oct. 17 Lake Tekapo | Mount Cook National Park | Mackenzie Country
Cross back onto the Canterbury Plains and head south over Burkes Pass. As we wind across the foothills, with snow-capped mountains in the background, we overlook the vivid turquoise waters of Lake Tekapo and other large glacial lakes. We then continue on to the Mackenzie Country Hotel.
Accommodations at the Mackenzie Country Hotel, Twizel (B,L,D)
Fri., Oct. 18 Braided Rivers | Mount Cook National Park
The braided rivers in this region are the habitat of the endangered Black Stilt, and we look also for Banded Dotterel and a range of inland waterfowl. Later today we travel up the Aoraki (Mount Cook National Park). Walk amidst the alpine splendor, search for the rare New Zealand Falcon, and take further opportunities to look for Black Stilt and Wrybill Plover on their breeding grounds.
Accommodations at the Mackenzie Country Hotel, Twizel (B,L,D)
Sat., Oct. 19 Central Otago | Ferry to Stewart Island | Brown Kiwi Outing
This morning we depart the arid Mackenzie Country for Invercargill. Late this afternoon we take the ferry across to Stewart Island, watching for seabirds as we go. Settle into our lodgings and do some local birding. Dinner is at the lodge. Plan on an evening trip to view Stewart Island Brown Kiwi on one of our two evenings here.
Accommodations at Kaka Retreat next two nights (B,L,D)
Sun., Oct. 20 Paterson Inlet | South Pacific Seabirds
A day marine charter to Paterson Inlet and into the South Pacific invigorates us with opportunities to observe a rich diversity of seabirds. Among the bays of the inlet we scan for two very rare penguin species: the Yellow-eyed Penguin and the Fiordland Crested Penguin. Out at sea we may encounter several species of albatross, including Shy, Black-browed and Buller’s, and the Southern Giant Petrel, Southern Great Skua, and Broad-billed Prion. We are also likely to come across large flocks of Sooty Shearwater, which breed nearby on the small outer islands. A treat awaits us on Ulva Island, a bird sanctuary rich in lush podocarp forest, and ringing with the songs of the Kaka, Tui, Bellbird, and the rare Red-crowned Parakeet. The Stewart Island Weka is also a popular resident.
Accommodations at Kaka Retreat (B,L,D)
Mon., Oct. 21 Fiordland National Park
Back on the mainland, we are enticed by the glacially sculptured mountains and valleys of Fiordland National Park. We enjoy the afternoon in the wonderful beech forests of the Eglinton Valley. This forest is home to Longtailed Cuckoo, Yellow-crowned Parakeet, Brown Creeper, and Mohua/Yellowhead and provides an excellent opportunity for final views of New Zealand forest birds. Today is a full field day with picnic or local lunch.
Dinner and checklist tally tonight are at our hotel.
Accommodations at the Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau (B,L,D)
Tues., Oct. 22 Milford Sound
After breakfast at the hotel, we head out for a day excursion to Milford Sound. A drive to the Hollyford Valley delights us with mountain scenery. In this valley we seek out some endemic species, including the ubiquitous and cheeky Kea, and the elusive Rock Wren. We have lunch along the way.
Mid-afternoon we hope for good weather and a tour highlight—a grand finale cruise on famous Milford Sound.
We then return for dinner and our checklist tally
Accommodations at the Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau (B,L,D)
Wed., Oct. 23 Southeastern Coast | Dunedin | Harbor Cruise
Cross the southern South Island , arriving in Dunedin, New Zealand’s “wildlife capital”, in the early afternoon. A charming harbor cruise will take us around Taiaroa Head, the only mainland breeding site of Northern Royal Albatross. With a wingspan of three meters, these seabirds are certainly impressive, soaring over cliffs dotted with nests of Spotted Shags and the rare Stewart Island Shags. Past rocky shelves of lounging fur seals we will sail, on our way back down the harbor towards the central city. Indeed, a magical wildlife experience, drawing to a close our rich and diverse discovery of New Zealand’s native treasures.
Accommodations in the Heritage Leisure Lodge, Dunedin. (B,L,D)
Thurs., Oct. 24 Departures
While you can depart today at leisure, we suggest you book flights out in the afternoon, so we have a morning backup if weather precludes our harbor cruise the afternoon prior. This is up to you, but if it works for your outbound route, we suggest flights out after 3PM. We will make every effort to cruise the final afternoon, this morning is a weather backup. (B)
New Caledonia Pre-Tour Extension
Itineraries are guidelines; variations in itinerary may occur to account for weather, road conditions, closures, etc. and to maximize your experience.
New Caledonia, an archipelago halfway between Australia and Fiji, is an extraordinary place. While it has all the features you might expect from tropical islands – white sands, blue lagoons, and graceful palms – New Caledonia is also home to some amazing plants and wildlife. There are abundant conifers belonging the ancient plant family Araucariaceae, including the Cook pines, or Araucaria columnaris, which grow in the coral-derived soils along the coast.
New Caledonia is considered one of the world's most botanically-important, and critically endangered hotspots. Unlike many of the Pacific Islands, which are of relatively recent volcanic origin, New Caledonia is an ancient fragment of the Gondwana super-continent. New Caledonia is the second most important biodiversity hot spot on the planet : 76% of its flora is endemic. The factors contributing to such a rich variety of plant life include the diversity of climate, elevation, and soil found on New Caledonia. The biogeography of the island chain has been shaped by a complex and fascinating geological history.
But New Caledonia is also and mainly known for its lagoon. It is one of the three biggest reef systems in the world. It contains a rare diversity of coral and fish species, and has reef structures that are among the most diverse on the planet. The New Caledonian lagoon is home to unique marine biodiversity and a considerable number of iconic or endangered species, such as turtles, whales or dugongs. 15 000 of the 23 000 km2 of this New Caledonian site have been registered as a UNESCO world heritage Area.
Ancient plant families are more heavily represented on New Caledonia than their more modern counterparts. The larger flora include Nothofagus, Beilschmiedia, Adenodaphne, Winteraceae, Myrtaceae, southern sassafras (Atherospermataceae), conifers of Araucariaceae, Podocarpaceae, and Cupressaceae, and tree ferns. But the angiosperms are also fascinating, among them is Amborella trichopoda,which the the sole member of the oldest living flowering plant lineage, Amborelleaceae.
Tues., Oct. 1: Arrivals in Nouméa
Welcome to New Caledonia! Today we make our way to the Nouméa Hotel where we will start our journey.
Accommodations at The Hotel Beaurivage (D)
Wed., Oct. 2: Exploring Nouméa
Enjoy time birding in this beautiful setting!
Accommodations at The Hotel Beaurivage (D)
Thurs., Oct. 3: Mont Koghi
This morning we drive onto Mt Koghi for our first walk through the lush mesic rain forests that clothe much of inland New Caledonia. Good opportunities here to view several endemic bird species as well. On route back to the city at Montravel, in the heights of Nouméa, Parc de Forestier is a great spot for easy walking to gain an insight into the natural values of New Caledonia, with beautiful views over the lagoon and along the southern coast of the Mainland. The zoological park is home to many endemic birds, including the key breeding program for New Caledonia's national bird, the Kagu (cagou).
Key Birds in this Region: New Caledonian Friarbird, Horned Parakeet, New Caledonian Crow, Barred Honeyeater, Nonu/GoliathImperial Pigeon, Metallic Pigeon, South Melanesian Cuckoo-shrike
Accommodations at The Hotel Beaurivage (D)
Fri., Oct. 4: Riviere Bleu Provincial Park
We travel early morning to the far south of the southern province, this beautiful park is a bushwalker's paradise, extending over 9000 hectares of wild country rich in native plants and animals. The park's giant Kaori stand 40m high and are almost a 1000 years old, and you'll also likely get to admire New Caledonia's rare national bird, the kagu (cagou), in the wild. A bus runs us through the heart of the park enabling us to hop on and off to wander through the varied forests adjoining the lake.
Key Birds in this Region: Yellow Bellied Robin, New Caledonian Myzamela, Crow Honeyeater, Southern Shrikebill, New Caledonian Parakeet, Long tailed Triller, Melanesian Whistler, Grey Eared Honeyeater, Fan Tailed Gerygone, Green-backed White-eye, Kagou White Bellied Goshawk
Accommodations at The Hotel Beaurivage (D)
Sat., Oct. 5 : Madeleine Provincial Reserve
Madeleine Provincial Reserve is a botanical reserve in the heart of the Plaine des Lacs. We return early morning to Riviere Bleu seeking out any species not seen on our first visit to this, the region with greatest biodiversity in New Caledonia. Later a signposted botanical path enables us to discover the scrub flora by the impressive Madeleine Falls, the scenic highlight of the reserve. It contains 168 plant species. The reserve’s flora is especially remarkable due to the presence, along the river, of 7 primitive conifers, vestiges of the secondary era. Return to Noumea.
Accommodations at The Nouvata Hotel (B,L,D)
Sun., Oct. 6: Parc des Grandes Fougères
Adding to New Caledonia’s primeval appearance are some truly giant tree ferns. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in the forests adjacent to Farino. But first we shall take the short botanical trail near Sarramea before dring a short distance to Parc des Grandes Fougères. Among them are species from the Cyatheaceae family, which include the world’s largest tree ferns, with trunk heights in excess of 65 feet. There is a wide diversity of walks in this delightful national park located on the southern hills. Arrive back in Noumea late afternoon.
Key Birds in this Region: Red Throated Parrotfinch, Buff Banded Rail, Common Waxbill, Striated Starling, Grey fantail, Chestnut Breasted manikin, Melanesian Flycatcher.
Accommodations at The Nouvata Hotel (B,L,D)
Mon., Oct. 7: Depart for Aotearoa New Zealand
Departure from Tontouta International Airport. Arrive Auckland early afternoon and transfer to central city hotel.
Accommodations at the Grand Millennium Hotel (B,L,D)
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Australian Gannets
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Aoraki by Greg Smith
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Red-crowned Parakeet by Greg Smith
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Marlborough Sounds by Greg Smith
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Blue Duck by Greg Smith
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Fantail by Greg Smith
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Tui by Greg Smith
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Spanish Grass by Greg Smith
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White-capped Albatross by Greg Smith
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Group Near Mount Cook by Carlos Sanchez
Cost of the Journey
The cost of the main tour is $8290 DBL / $9540 SGL, from Auckland, New Zealand, based on double occupancy. All pricing is calculated on the exchange rate on XE.com as of November 2022. If a significant shift in this rate occurs, we will need to adjust tour pricing accordingly, up to the time that final payment is made.
The tour cost include: all accommodations, most meals as specified in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D= dinner), professional guide services, ferry and boat day-tour fees, park and program entrance fees and miscellaneous program expenses.
The cost of the extension is $2390 DBL / $2820 SGL, this does not include internal flights which are estimated at $500.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE JOINING THE PRE-TOUR EXTENSION: You will need to book a flight from New Caledonia (NOU) to Auckland (AKL) on Monday, October 7th to join the main tour. This flight is not included in the cost of the extension.
Tour does not include: transportation from your home city to Auckland or from Dunedin back to your home city. It does not include arrival or departure airport transfers, optional activities such as horseback riding, scenic viewing plane rides, or fishing with a guide, or items of a personal nature such as laundry, luggage porterage, telephone charges, maid gratuities, or beverages from the bar.
Travel Details
Please plan to make air travel plans only after the minimum group size has been met. We will send you a confirmation email as soon as the trip has been confirmed.
Main Tour Arrival Airport: Auckland International Airport (AKL)
Main Tour Arrival Details: Please plan flights to arrive October 8, 2024, no later than 10:00 AM. We have a group lunch and afternoon outing on the first day of the tour.
Main Tour Departure Airport: Dunedin International Airport (DUD)
Main Tour Departure Details: Please plan flights to depart October 24, 2024 after 3:00 PM
Pre-Tour Arrival Airport: La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia
Pre-Tour Arrival Details: Please plan flights to arrive October 1, at your leisure. Note that you would likely have to leave the US on September 29 to get to Noumea on October 1.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THOSE JOINING THE PRE-TOUR EXTENSION: You will need to book a flight from New Caledonia (NOU) to Auckland (AKL) on Monday, October 7th to join the main tour. This flight is not included in the cost of the extension.
Travel Tips: We recommend you arrive a day or two early to rest up from the long flight. You can book an early night at our first night tour hotel, the Grand Millenium Auckland. It’s easy to book online and you can send us the confirmation number, with the goal being you won’t have to switch rooms. Upon arrival at the airport, you can take a taxi to the hotel or book a Super Shuttle online ahead of time. If you want to explore the city a bit, the Auckland War Memorial Museum is located within the large Auckland Domain park and is a great place to learn about New Zealand history and culture. The city is very walkable and if you want to stretch your legs after the flight, the waterfront area is very nice and the Auckland Domain park has some great walking paths.
Entry Requirements: US Residents traveling to New Zealand are required to have a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authorization (NZeTA). It can take up to 72 hours to process, and can be applied for online here.
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James Petersen
James grew up in New Jersey and started birding at a young age. He continued that passion by getting an undergraduate degree in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Maine. Since then, he has worked and birded extensively across the United States, including conducting point counts and banding ducks in Maine; identifying and counting waterfowl in Nebraska; counting migrating raptors in Texas, Arizona and Wyoming; and surveying for Northern Goshawks in northern California. The past three springs he has been a bird guide in the Chiricahua mountains in southeast Arizona, and he enjoys sharing his passion for birds with others. His favorite bird is the Red-headed Woodpecker.
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Photo credits: Banner: Mount Cook National Park, Greg Smith; Red-crowned Parakeet, Greg Smith; Lake Ohau, Greg Smith; Arthur's Pass, Peg Abbott; Salvin's Shy Albatross, Mark Hanger; Orakei Korako near Rotarua, Mark Hanger; Kea, Peg Abbott; Kiwi Crossing Sign near Arthur's Pass, Peg Abbott; Tui, Peg Abbot; Wild Spaniard Alpine in Mount Cook National Park, Mark Hanger; Hikers, Peg Abbott; Australasian Gannet, Greg Smith; Kaka, Greg Smith; Aoraki, Greg Smith; Red-crowned Parakeet, Greg Smith; Australasian Gannets, Greg Smith; Marlborough Sound, Greg Smith; Blue Duck, Greg Smith; Fantail, Greg Smith; Tui, Greg Smith; Spanish Grass, Greg Smith; White-capped Albatross, Greg Smith.