• Comfortable clothing suitable for all weather conditions
• Flat walking shoes
• Camera
• Rain protection, as necessary

Sunday

Availability:

• Available: Sunday: Departs 7.30pm; returns 9.30pm (approximately)
• Not valid: Monday – Saturday
• Bookings valid to 30 April 2024

Important:

• Departure times vary depending on sunset times
• As Earthlore is a garden on a hill with gravel and grass paths, wheelchair access is limited. Earthlore’s vehicles do not have the facility to accommodate wheelchairs
• The Catlins is a rainforest – please come prepared with suitable wet-weather gear
• A reasonable level of fitness is required as there are some hilly sections but you won’t be walking large distances
• Bat guarantee: If no bats are heard during your tour, you will receive a 20% refund or you may elect to book another night free of charge
• Food and drinks are not included. Any excess amount must be paid directly to the Earthlore

Terms & Conditions:

• Minimum of two people required for tour to go ahead
• All guests must be aged 8+ to participate in this experience
• Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, weather and road conditions
• Bats will only be out if moths are flying so if it is extremely windy, cold or raining hard, tours may be cancelled at Earthlore’s discretion. In this instance, a full refund, less a 10% booking fee, will be given
• Earthlore cannot be held accountable for any tour cancellations or changes caused by weather conditions, road hazards, vehicle malfunctions, or other unexpected circumstances that may impede the scheduled tour. Earthlore retains the right to cancel or alter any trip due to uncontrollable factors, including but not limited to weather conditions, mechanical issues, as well as limited or unavailable parking on-site

Cancellations:

• Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to departure date: a full refund applies
• Cancellations received between 7 and 30 days prior to departure date: a 50% refund applies
• Cancellations received between 2 and 7 days prior to departure date: a 10% refund applies
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure date: no refund applies

Changes to Bookings:

• 30 days’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing suitable for all weather conditions
• Flat walking shoes
• Camera
• Rain protection, as necessary

Please Note:

• Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

• The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
• We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Earthlore

At Earthlore, Gordon and Janine Thompson bring the bug world to life with their incredible passion for the environment. Venture into the stunning Catlins forest on a guided nature tour, discover their regenerated garden eco-system and get hands-on with practical opportunities to improve the local environment.

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