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Our small group tours (10 max) offer unrivalled opportunities to connect with rare yellow eyed penguins, NZ sea lions, NZ fur seals plus a wide variety of albatross, sea & wading birds all in their natural environment on the Clearwater family farm.

Thanks for the mention TIA. We are thrilled to get this award and make it into the top 10 in NZ! πŸ€©πŸ§πŸ¦­πŸ¦‹πŸ˜
28/07/2025

Thanks for the mention TIA.
We are thrilled to get this award and make it into the top 10 in NZ! πŸ€©πŸ§πŸ¦­πŸ¦‹πŸ˜

Tripadvisor has released its 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards and TIA is thrilled to celebrate several members recognised this year.

Top New Zealand Attractions went to:
- Te Papa at #1
- Skyline Queenstown at #2
- ToitΕ« Otago Settlers Museum at #8

Top New Zealand Experiences went to:
- Hobbiton Movie Set Walking Tour at #3
- Rotorua Rafting at #4 & #21 Water Sports activity globally
- Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga at #6
- Akaroa Dolphins at #8 & #19 Sailing and Day Cruises globally
- Clearwater Wildlife Tours at #9

True South Flights also impressively landed at #9 for Global Bucket List Experiences and Altitude Tours NZ was voted #17 for Best Nature & Outdoors Experiences globally

For a full list of New Zealand businesses recognised, head to https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/360768915/nz-city-thats-best-playground-tourists-voted-tripadvisor

25/07/2025

Awww thanks for the mention. We are really chuffed and super proud to be ranked in the top 10 in NZ! πŸ₯Ή πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ #9 πŸ₯°πŸ§ πŸ† 🦭

🌟  # 9 in New Zealand! πŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸ†πŸ₯°πŸ§πŸŒΏπŸ¦­πŸ†πŸŒŸWe are thrilled to have been awarded the Travelers' Choice Award for 2025 for the Best o...
22/07/2025

🌟 # 9 in New Zealand! 🌟

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We are thrilled to have been awarded the Travelers' Choice Award for 2025 for the Best of the Best Things to Do in NZ! 🀩😎

🌟 Trip Advisor Top Experiences - New Zealand 🌟
Travellers of all types agree: these are the best experiences out there. Full stop.

The Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best title celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It’s awarded to those who receive a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Out of our 8 million listings, fewer than 1% achieve this milestone.

Travellers of all types (museum buffs, food lovers, thrill-seekers) agree: these are the best experiences out there. Full stop.

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12/07/2025

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UPDATE: Reward increased to $50,000 for information on three sea lion deaths

A benefactor, who wishes to remain anonymous, has allowed the New Zealand Sea Lion Trust
(NZSLT) to increase the reward it is currently offering for information leading to a conviction or convictions of those responsible for the deaths of three New Zealand sea lions in The Catlins to $50,000.

NZSLT first offered a $5000 reward for information leading to a conviction or convictions with respect to the shooting of Jade, a female sea lion, and her pup, in late 2024. Support from Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance (The OPERA) and donations from community members allowed NZSLT to increase the reward to a total of $12,000.

Earlier this month, NZSLT extended the reward to apply to the death of a third female sea lion in
The Catlins after confirmation by Te Papa Atawhai / Department of Conservation that she had suffered wounds "most consistent with a human induced stabbing", which required her to be euthanased.

β€œWe are incredibly grateful to receive the most recent financial assistance from our amazing
benefactor. These deaths have made it a very tough and emotional year for the Trust and all of
the volunteers involved. However, the positive side of this horrific situation has been the
responses we have received. It has become clear to us, that there are many individuals and
organisations in New Zealand that care deeply about our pakake and are as appalled as we are
about these senseless deaths.”

NZSLT hopes that the increased reward of $50,000 will encourage people to come forward with information that leads to the prosecution of those who committed these repugnant crimes.
β€œIt sends a clear message to the perpetrators that New Zealanders do not tolerate intentional
harm to native species. These actions are reprehensible and the public are seeking justice.”

The New Zealand sea lion is nationally endangered and is one of the rarest sea lions in the world. As a slow breeding species, these three female deaths have set The Catlins pakake
population back many years.

NZSLT asks anyone with information relating to any of the three sea lion deaths to make
contact at [email protected]. Any contact and information will be dealt on a strictly
confidential basis.

You can find a timeline of these events, terms of the reward and our latest updates in relation to
this matter on our website: https://www.sealiontrust.org.nz/catlins-killings

Lots of these boys on the beach at present. 🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭 New Zealand sea lions are always seen on our tours but lately there...
15/05/2025

Lots of these boys on the beach at present.
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New Zealand sea lions are always seen on our tours but lately there has been almost too many to count!

It is estimated there are only approx. 400 on mainland New Zealand with the majority of the population on our sub-Antarctic islands.

Adult males
These males average 240–350 cm in length and can weigh in at 320–450 kg!

Adult females
There are only approx. 35 breeding females on mainland New Zealand. They are 180–200 cm long and weight in at 85–160 kg

Pups are approx. 70–100 cm and weight 8–10 kg at birth and are super cute! 😍


09/04/2025

Fewer People - More Wildlife!Our small group tours offer the best chance to see Yellow-eyed penguins, NZ sea lions, NZ fur seals, albatross plus a wide varie...

One of our guests captured this beautiful reunion this week and left us a lovely review. This affectionate pair of Yello...
28/03/2025

One of our guests captured this beautiful reunion this week and left us a lovely review.

This affectionate pair of Yellow-eyed penguins embraced. The sky pointing is a very good sign that these two Hoiho will reunite again in the hope of another successful breeding season.

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Mar 25, 2025
Penguin love is real
Our guide was phenomenal, she shared her deep knowledge of the area and the wildlife. We saw albatross, yellow eyed penguins, spoonbills, sea lions, too many to name. Our guide wore a microphone so we could hear all about the birds and fascinating history of the region. The cliffs and vistas were stunning. We were even lucky enough to witness a yellow eyed penguin greet her mate when he returned from fishing, they waddled to each other and embraced, sweetest penguin moment ever, amazing.
Theresa



Your best chance to see them in the wild, Clearwater Wildlife Tours, Cape Saunders  Farm 🐧❀️🦭❀️🌊❀️🌴
06/03/2025

Your best chance to see them in the wild, Clearwater Wildlife Tours, Cape Saunders Farm
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23/02/2025

Be in 2 win 2 free tickets to our Wild One tour! Comment and like our page to be in to win and most importantly let us know how many YEP you see 🐧 πŸ€”

12/02/2025

Part 2 of a lucky escape taken this morning of a sneaky NZ sea lion vs NZ fur seal. We are glad he had the speed to get out of that one! πŸ˜±πŸ¦­πŸ’¨ 🫣

12/02/2025

Some dramatic footage of a very lucky escape taken on this mornings tour! See part 2 in next post. 🫣 πŸ¦­πŸ’¨ Very sneaky NZ Sea lion lying in wait for an unsuspecting NZ fur seal.

Arguably home to more wildlife per square metre than anywhere in Dunedin.
08/02/2025

Arguably home to more wildlife per square metre than anywhere in Dunedin.




For five generations, the Clearwater family have been the caretakers of the pristine land and water around Cape Saunders/Kaimata – arguably home to more wildlife per square metre than anywhere in Dunedin.

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Dunedin

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

+6434778899

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