Reduced boat fares for Supporters
Date posted: 13-Apr-2012
From the 360 Discovery Team: 360 Discovery is pleased to be able to offer you a special offer on..
Stars of Tiritiri
Date posted: 22-Mar-2012
Join the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi and amateur astronomers on Saturday 28th April for a spe..
2012 Photo competition
Date posted: 16-Mar-2012
Yet again we are running our almost famous photo competition on the island so please get your ca..
Ornithology to play at Tiri Kokako Concert
Date posted: 07-Mar-2012
To celebrate our kokako and bring Kokako Week to a fitting climax, we have a great concert lined..
Art for kokako week
Date posted: 27-Feb-2012
Artwork for our Kokako Week event is now being delivered to the Island by our visiting artists a..
Kokako Celebration Week
Date posted: 03-Feb-2012
This year's 'Celebration Week species' is the kokako. Once again, we have the kokako-inspired wo..
Pied Shag - possible new breeding species
Date posted: 29-Dec-2011
Pied Shags are a common sight on Tiritiri Matangi, sometimes feeding on the seas around the Isla..
Kokako Update
Date posted: 23-Dec-2011
Congratulations to Te Koha Waiata and Cloudsley Shovel. After two unsuccessful seasons our found..
Wetapunga on Tiri
Date posted: 14-Dec-2011
The 10th December was a special day on the Island with the arrival of wetapunga on Tiri...
Kokako Update
Date posted: 23-Nov-2011
So far this season the kokako team have found the nests of three pairs: Cloudsley Shovel and TKW..
When You Get There
When you arrive at Tiritiri Matangi you will be met by a Department of Conservation ranger and a representative of the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi (SoTM).On disembarking you should make your way along the wharf to the concrete pad where the island truck will be parked. You should assemble on the concrete pad for the ranger's briefing. You must wait for the briefing even if you have been to the island many times. If you are not doing a guided walk you are free to disperse once the ranger has completed the briefing. If you are doing a guided walk you will be organised into groups at the end of the briefing. If you are staying overnight you must wait till all other passengers have disembarked, then put your overnight gear on the trolley that will waiting by the boat.
The tracks are either hard surface, grass, or boardwalks, with many wooden steps so if you are bringing a pushchair be prepared to do a bit of lifting. Better still bring a backpack for your baby or toddler. Alternatively the pushchair can be put on the trailer attached to the truck and will be driven up to the lighthouse for you. Mountain buggies are more suitable than regular pushchairs for the majority of the tracks.
Guided Walks
When you visit Tiritiri Matangi you have the option of taking a guided walk from the wharf up to the lighthouse. Two routes are used for guided walks. The shorter route (Wattle Track) takes about an hour to an hour and a half, the longer route (Kawerau Track) takes about an hour and a half to two hours, during which time your guide will identify the variety of birds and bird song, native trees and points of interest. For first time visitors to the island this is a must! Many of the bird species on Tiritiri Matangi are only found on scientific reserves or in small remote areas of native bush on the mainland and may be unfamiliar to many visitors. Taking a guided walk will enhance the pleasure of your day on Tiritiri Matangi.
Guided walk bookings are made with 360 Discovery at the time that you book your ferry ticket - phone 0800 360 Discovery (0800-3603472) (free call within NZ only) or 09-424 5510. The number of guides we allocate to go each trip is dependent upon the number of visitors who have booked a guided walk. So to avoid disappointment on the day, please book your guided tour prior to arriving on the island.
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Photography by Eve Manning ©