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Tiritiri Matangi Dawn Chorus

Explore - Auckland

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Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm

Tiritiri Matangi Island

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Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm (NZDT)

Tiritiri Matangi Island

Takapuna, New Zealand

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About the event

Tiritiri Matangi Dawn Chorus
This is a unique opportunity to start the day with New Zealand’s original dawn chorus surrounded by native bush and birdlife as the sun rises over the beautiful Hauraki Gulf.

Every spring, the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi, in conjunction with Explore Group and the Department of Conservation, organise a special early morning ferry for visitors to experience the Tiritiri Matangi Dawn Chorus.

Spring is the very best time to visit the island for the Dawn Chorus - immerse yourself in birdsong surrounded by rare birds and native forest as the sun rises...and with a little luck you may even hear the elusive kōkako!

Ticket includes:
- Return ferry transfers from Viaduct Harbour, Auckland or Gulf Harbour, Whangaparoa to Tiritiri Matangi Island
- 4.5 hour island stop at Tiritiri Matangi Island
- A guided walk from the wharf along the Wattle Track and through the native forest to experience the dawn chorus as the sun rises
- Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available at the visitor's centre by the lighthouse
- Please note, there is no food for sale on the island so please remember to take your own food and snacks
- Option available to spend the day and return on the 4:00pm ferry from Tiritiri Matangi Island (must be pre-booked).

Photo courtesy of Derek Tearne


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Tiritiri Matangi Dawn Chorus, 3 October | Event in Takapuna | AllEvents
Tiritiri Matangi Dawn Chorus
Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm