Wildlife
Cape Kidnappers gannet colony
Clifton, Hawke's Bay
Mainland gannet colony, reached on foot at low tide or by tractor tour.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 6 hours
A huge gannet colony on a headland at the end of the beach south of Clifton. Walk the beach at low tide, or go with a tour operator by tractor or 4WD. Gannets nest from about July to February.
Good to know
- Walk is tide dependent, plan around low tide
- Allow 5 to 6 hours total on foot
- Tractor tours are a good alternative
- Best time
- Low tide, spring and summer
- Open
- Gannets July to February
- Getting there
- Beach walk from Clifton
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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