Muriwai Gannet Colony

About

Location 3 in the Instagram caption

Why go

• Wild, loud, unforgettable
• Breathtaking coastal scenes
• Feels like a david attenborough scene

Must try

• Clifftop walks with thousands of gannets
• Watch hundreds of gannets nesting up close

Pro tips

• Visit between august and march
• Short walk from the car park
• Best in spring through summer for chicks
• Come at sunset for golden reflections
• 40 Mins from auckland

Good to know

• Public access to close-up viewing spots restricted
• It's loud, it's messy, it smells intense

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (2667 reviews)

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