Tiritiri Matangi Island

Tiritiri Matangi Island

One of the jewels of New Zealand’s conservation crown. An Open Sanctuary, the motu (island) has benefited from massive revegetation projects and reintroductions of birds and other species. Such is the success of these species that they are now used as source populations for other translocations. Endemic bird species such as: South Island takahe, pateke/Brown Teal, hihi/Stitchbird, tieke/North Island Saddleback, Red-crowned Kakariki, toutouwai/North Island Robin, titipounamu/Rifleman, North Island kokako & matata/Fernbird. On arrival to Tiritiri Matangi there is a short mandatory biosecurity briefing, followed by a one hour guided walk by an experienced and knowledgeable guide. You will be free to explore the island afterwards. A suggested route is to take the Kawerau Track from the landing to the top of the island, then head toward the lighthouse. The suggested return route is the Wattle Track back to the landing. Walking is along well-maintained tracks, with an altitude gain of around 80m, then along the ridge to the Visitors’ Centre at the lighthouse. Here there is a gift shop with complimentary tea/coffee. Note there is no food available for purchase on the island & you must bring your own packed lunch & snacks.

Details:
Cost: NZ $120
Limited to 30 people
Departing: from downtown Auckland in the Viaduct Harbour (end of Quay St, diagonally across from the NZ Maritime Museum). Look out for the Explore NZ ferry.
Departure: 8.30am (please arrive by 8.10). Arrival on the island is at 9.50am
Return time: 5.20pm (ferry leaves the island at 4.00pm)
Lunch is excluded, please pack your own lunch & refreshments