Monday 2 April 2012

Mark Carwardine to put New Zealand on the wildlife tourism map

British conservationist, photographer and presenter, Mark Carwardine, is once again in New Zealand undertaking a whistle-stop tour of some of the best wildlife attractions the country has to offer. Well-known for inspiring the sexual advances of another conservation hero - Sirocco the Kakapo - Carwardine is here to put New Zealand on the map as a wildlife destination for tourists coming from the UK.

"People in the UK see New Zealand as a great place for tramping or adventure-sports, but many are unaware of it's potential as a place to experience some of the world's most unique and interesting species," said Carwardine. His visit will highlight the 'Small 5' (as opposed to Africa's 'Big 5') - species that tourists can expect to see on a two-week visit - Hector's dolphins, tuatara, kiwi, kea and yellow-eyed penguins/hoiho.



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