We did a private guided tour with Chris and had an amazing time on this beautiful island. Chris knew so much about the birds and was expert at spotting them - we saw just about every species (of cour…Full review by rmagick
Mar 12, 2025
Beautiful place but heads up, the volunteers and staff are absolute Karens. Uneccesarily rude, i asked the lady at the visitor center where the bathroom was and i got the death stare another younger …Full review by Joaquin s
Feb 24, 2025
My wife and I booked the 9am Auckland-Tiritiri Matangi return trip through Explore. We booked months in advance, also paying a minimal fee for the guided walk on the island. Check in for the tour w…Full review by iowacityia
Can we leave our car at the ferry terminal for 3 days? Booked 3 night in bunk house. Thanks
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Hi, you can leave your car at the Gulf Harbour ferry carpark for the duration of your stay. Be sure when you book your ferry tickets that your departure is from Gulf Harbour.
Hi are you allowed to take your own boat and anchor off Tiritiri Matangi and take a tender in and join the walking group at 10.15am .? Thanks Andy
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Yes, but there's a fee of $10 payable to the guide or at the end of the tour. And also double check that you are not bringing anything you shouldn't onto the island.
Hi, if I was to kayak or make my own way to Tiritiri, can I still get onto a guided tour? When do they run? Or can I just walk around on my own?
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Morena, yes you certainly can kayak over to Tiritiri - just check the wind and tides first though I'm sure you are aware of that. Also we ask you to check your kayak for any stowaways - …
Morena, yes you certainly can kayak over to Tiritiri - just check the wind and tides first though I'm sure you are aware of that. Also we ask you to check your kayak for any stowaways - plague skinks, mice and rats. The guided walks go from the wharf at 10:15am Wed to Sunday and are $10 which you can pay in the shop at the end of your walk or you are always free to wander around on your own. Please keep to the tracks, the bush and un-mown grass is for the birds and reptiles! See you on the Island soon I hope.
Are there lodging accommodations on Tiritiri Matangi Island? Are there night walks for Kiwi viewing?
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Yes, you can stay on Tiritiri Matangi Island. The Department of Conservation have a bunkhouse which can be booked through their website. There are 15 beds available but weekends …
Yes, you can stay on Tiritiri Matangi Island. The Department of Conservation have a bunkhouse which can be booked through their website. There are 15 beds available but weekends are often busy and difficult to get a bed. We don't run night walks but can certainly give lots of advice on the best places to go and can give you red cellophane for your torch. I hope we'll see you on the Island soon.
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