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Activity Auckland, New Zealand
The Ultimate Muriwai Gannet Colony Experience Private Tour
5.0
(one review)
3 hours
Free cancellation
Private tour
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About this activity
The Ultimate Muriwai Gannet Colony Experience - Private coastal bird sanctuary tour and New Zealand’s iconic black sand coast experience
Discover Auckland’s dramatic West Coast on this Private and Exclusive Tour to the famous Muriwai Gannet Colony and Black Sand Beach. Travel comfortably with your own personal driver guide , enjoy uninterrupted coastal views and observe one of the New Zealand’s most impressive seabed colonies in their natural habitat.
This relaxed flexible experience is ideal for travellers seeking privacy nature and premium services away from crowds and shared group tours.
NZ Transport Agency licensed and Auckland Airport approved. We provide fully insured private airport transfers, tours and professional driver services with experienced and courteous drivers in premium vehicles. Your journey and experience are always our priority.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- English
- Operated by
- Shine Shuttle
What is included
Included
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Not included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Itinerary
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1 h 30 min
Walk to the viewing platforms overlooking the gannet nesting area. Learn about their breeding cycles and enjoy panoramic ocean views. Seasonal viewing: August - March. Muriwai is one of the largest and most accessible mainland gannets colonies in the world. This makes Muriwai globally significant wildlife viewing site not just a local attraction. The birds of Muriwai are Australasian gannets - Morus Serattor
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences
- M Social Hotel Auckland
- The Chancellor on Hobson
- SkyCity Hotel Auckland
- Crowne Plaza Auckland By IHG
- Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West
- Grand Millennium Auckland
- Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland
- Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
- Radisson RED Auckland
and 49 more pickup points
Pick up available from Auckland CBD Hotels, Cruise Terminal or Auckland Airport. Travel in a premium clean and comfortable vehicle with complimentary bottled New Zealand water. It’s a 3 hours trip - 45 minutes travel each way to the destination from Auckland CBD and 90 mins of exploring the coastline
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller ratings
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