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Tiritiri Matangi
means in Maori ‘place tossed or moved by wind’ but has
also become known as the singing island. Tiritiri is
situated 30km north east of central Auckland and just 4km
from the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.
Tiri provides a pest free habitat for a number of endangered
species such as Takahe, Stitchbird, and Little Spotted Kiwi.
120 years of farming meant that the island was stipped of
most of its bush. Between 1984 -1994 volunteers planted over
250,000 trees and the island is now 60% forested, the
remaining 40% will be left as grassland.
TiriTiri Matangi
is one of the most successful conservation projects in the
world.
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For ornithologically minded people or for just about anyone
who loves flora and fauna no visit to Auckland would be
complete without a visit to Tiritiri Matangi. More
information can be found on the DOC website at
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Conservation/Showcase-Areas/Tiritiri-Matangi-Island.asp
360 Discovery
Ferry
to Tiritiri Matangi, runs:
| Every Wednesday to
Sunday and Public Holidays. |
The quickest way to accesss
Tiritiri is a 25 minute ferry ride from Gulf Habour
BAYVIEW BED AND
BREAKFAST TIRITIRI MATANGI PACKAGE
from NZD233.00 incl govt tax
includes for 2 people twin/double share:
- 1 nights accommodation
at Bayview
- Full breakfasts
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Afternoon tea or
After Dinner Port and Chocolates
- Complimentary Bottle of
Wine/Beer/Soft Drinks & Nibbles
- Ferry tickets to Tiri
Island ex Gulf Harbour
- Guided walk of island
- Packed lunch
If you wish to stay a 2nd
night at Bayview - Special rates apply from NZ$139.00
Single rates available
Full refund (for ferry only) if
operator cancels due to bad weather.
Please note that prices may change without notice |
