Photo Competition results

Date posted: 19-May-2013

The results of the 2013 SoTM Photographic Competition have now been published. View..

Kiwi Ranger coming soon

Date posted: 03-May-2013

'Kiwi Ranger' is coming to Tiritiri Matangi Island. Kiwi Ranger is an imaginative s..

Growing Minds video released

Date posted: 02-May-2013

Ilai Amir has made a wonderful video to promote our Growing Minds programme. It captures..

Whitehead translocation

Date posted: 21-Apr-2013

On 18 April 100 whiteheads were moved from Tiritiri Matangi to the Ark in the Park in the Waitak..

Our Response to the draft CMS

Date posted: 05-Feb-2013

Your committee has just submitted our response to the Draft Conservation Management Strategy (CM..

2013 Photo Competition

Date posted: 27-Jan-2013

It is that time of year again, when we are looking for entries to our photographic c..

Painting the Birds of Tiritiri Matangi

Date posted: 30-Nov-2012

Tiritiri Matangi Saddleback Celebration March 1st – 10th 2013 For ten magical da..

Film of the Kokako Week Jazz Concert

Date posted: 03-Oct-2012

Many thanks to Pieter Huisman who made this short film of the wonderful Jazz concert hel..

Running Events sponsors new Growing Minds Programme

Date posted: 01-Oct-2012

We are delighted to announce that Running Events - a local company which organizes chari..

New 2013 Calendar now available

Date posted: 09-Sep-2012

Our stunning new calendar is now available. For just $15 you'll have a wonderful selection of ph..

How to Get There

360 Discovery provides a ferry service from downtown Auckland via Gulf Harbour (at the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula).  Ferry bookings are made direct to 360 Discovery phone 0800 360 Discovery (0800-3603472) (free call within NZ only), 09 424 5510 or can be booked directly from the 360 Discovery website www.360discovery.co.nz.

Ferry timetable:


December to mid January: every day.

Mid January to December: Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays.

  • from Auckland 9:00am
  • from Gulf Harbour 9:45am
  • returning from Tiritiri Matangi at 3:30pm
  • arrives Gulf Harbour 4:00pm
  • arrives Auckland 4:45pm

The cheapest way is to come via Gulf Harbour.  Gulf Harbour is about one hour's drive north of Auckland at the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. There is free parking available at the marina from where the ferry leaves the end pier (Pier Z).

Photography by Kathryn Jones ©