26 May 2023

Hawke's Bay Gannet tours close down after 70 years

From Afternoons, 1:20 pm on 26 May 2023

You'd struggle to find someone who grew up in Hawkes' Bay and didn't go on a tractor ride to see the gannets at Cape Kidnappers.

Earlier this month, Gannet Beach Adventures announced its closure. The tour was established in 1952 and it was a difficult decision for co-owners Colin and Kim Lindsday have been running the tours for the last 25 years.

Colin speaks to Jesse about the call to shut down the unique tourism operation.

Gannet Beach Adventures

Gannet Beach Adventures Photo: www.gannets.com

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