Where to see South Island Robin in Nelson Lakes in Nelson Lakes National Park

Wildlife · Nelson Lakes National Park

Where to see South Island Robin in Nelson Lakes

Petroica australis
89 reported sightings, mapped, most seen 6–10 AM.

Sightings
89
Most seen
6–10 AM
Audio stories
1

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Watch the Robin's Feet

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South Island Robin sightings in Nelson Lakes

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Where South Island Robin has been reported, from 89 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none.

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Timing

When to look

South Island Robin is most seen 6–10 AM. Bars compare each hour with the busiest one.
South Island Robin sightings by hour, as a share of the busiest hour
HourShare of busiest hour
12 AM0%
1 AM0%
2 AM0%
3 AM2%
4 AM5%
5 AM26%
6 AM89%
7 AM100%
8 AM95%
9 AM89%
10 AM84%
11 AM79%
Noon74%
1 PM68%
2 PM63%
3 PM68%
4 PM79%
5 PM84%
6 PM74%
7 PM47%
8 PM16%
9 PM5%
10 PM2%
11 PM1%

Audio tour

Hear about South Island Robin on the drive.

Parkwolf’s Tour Guide plays stories like this one as you drive Nelson Lakes, triggered by GPS and read through your car’s speakers.

Nelson Lakes Tour Guide

Watch the Robin's Feet
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“A small grey bird that hops close on a forest walk may be a South Island robin. Look for its upright stance, long legs and pale lower belly. Then watch its feet.”

Plays as you drive in Parkwolf’s Nelson Lakes Tour Guide.

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