At Tiritiri Matangi it’s all about birds – A summer series # 7
Tiritiri Matangi in the Hauraki Gulf is all about caring for our endangered species and is home to some of New Zealand’s most endangered bird species. This island, like so many in our Hauraki Gulf makes a great summer day trip. A ferry ride from downtown Auckland will get you to Tiritiri Matangiand from there its […]
Home to some of our most endangered species – Tiritiri Matangi
5 reasons to visit Tiritiri Matangi Island The Takehe The Takehe, with its rotund shaped butt like our beloved Kiwi was once thought to be extinct and it’s no wonder. Round and flightless, this bird doesn’t go much faster than me. I thought it might be related to the Kiwi, but it’s actually from the same family as the pukeko […]