Tiri Tiri Matangi Island

This wildlife sanctuary www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz is 4km. off the tip of The Whangaparaoa Peninsula. A regular ferry service provided by www.360discovery.co.nz operates from Gulf Harbour Marina and Auckland City.

Visit the Island for the incredible birdsong and the possibility of meeting several of New Zealand’s most endangered species in the wild. Book yourself on a tour with an experienced guide – it’s definitely worth considering especially if you are a first time visitor. A visit to this island makes the perfect day trip. Take a picnic as you’ll work up an appetite in the fresh sea air and interesting walks. Enjoy your lunch and the view next to NZ’s oldest working lighthouse, and meet Greg the Takahe – but watch out, he’ll steal your lunch. See the packages feature article for more information.