Wildlife
Muriwai gannet colony
Muriwai, Auckland
One of the few mainland gannet colonies you can walk right up to.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
From August to March thousands of Australasian gannets nest on the rocks and clifftops above Muriwai Beach, with viewing platforms set close to the birds. Birds come and go all season, so you will see chicks as well as adults. A short, easy track from the car park gets you there.
Good to know
- Best viewing is September to February, chicks hatch in the summer
- Keep to the platforms, the colony is fragile
- Combine with a walk on Muriwai Beach
- Best time
- Spring and early summer
- Open
- Colony active Aug to Mar
- Getting there
- Sealed road, car park, short walk to platforms
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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