Tiritiri Matangi Island
Tiritiri Matangi Island Open Sanctuary
A day with rare birds on a predator-free island
- Hours
- Public ferries Wed–Sun; check the timetable when booking
- Tickets
- Return ferry: adult NZ$110, child (5–15) NZ$55
- Address
- An island in the Hauraki Gulf, ferry from Quay Street
A predator-free island, a bit over an hour by ferry. A ranger gives a short welcome, then you wander tracks full of birdsong, hunting for rare takahe and kokako. Climb to the lighthouse and the whole gulf lies below. You can walk all day and mostly meet birds.