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Muriwai Gannet Colony

Auckland  >  New Zealand

The Southern end of Muriwai beach is home to one of the few New Zealand mainland Australasian Gannet breeding colonies.

Ajouté* par Andra
Dernière actualisation 21 décembre 2024

Description

Over one thousand Australasian Gannet pairs breed every year from August to March in Muriwai with the first chicks hatching in October. From two viewing platforms it is possible to get a very close look at the breeding Australasian Gannet on the bare rocks of Otakamiro Point. There are also two small vertical-sided islands just offshore, where the other half of the colony breeds. White-fronted Tern have also nested here before and can often be seen flying along the coast.

Détails

Accès

Muriwai is less than an hour car drive away from the Auckland city centre; no public transport to Muriwai is available. Parking with public toilets is available just a short, wheelchair-friendly walk away from the platforms.

Due to damage from the cyclone in early 2023 access to the platforms is only from Waitea road and not from the beach. The site might be closed after the 2024-2025 breeding season for works.

Terrain et Habitat

Mer/océan , Plage , Canyon/falaise

Conditions

Rocailleux , Niveau d'eau élevé probable

Boucle

Non

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Non

Saison idéale pour observer

Printemps , Eté , Automne

Meilleure période pour une visite

Eté , Printemps

Itinéraire

Route pavée , Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

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