
Muriwai - Forest, Water and Bird Lovers Private
1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
Highlights
Experience a Kauri Forest, Mokoroa Falls, Black sand beach and magnificent cliffs close to Auckland.
• Photograph the magnificent Gannets.
• Enjoy a day close to nature in the company of a talented local photographer.
What to expect:
Walk Goldies Bush walkway through native kauri forest, along the Mokoroa stream, to the Mokoroa Falls. Climb stairs to view the falls from above, then head back via coastal forest.
Then enjoy the Muriwai clifftops where you see fabulous views and experience the Australian Gannets at close range. Your guide will fill you in on the antics of the gannets and their life on top of this iconic rock! The White-fronted terns also nest here and you will sometimes see Oystercatchers and if extremely lucky the Brown Booby.
Muriwai is well known for its amazing sunsets. Your guide will help you find a unique spot to maximize your experience of this.
You will truly have spent a day close to nature and will have the photographs to remember it by!
Stop At:
• Muriwai Beach, Auckland New Zealand
• Muriwai Gannet Colony, 428 Motutara Rd Waitakere, Muriwai Beach, Auckland 0881 New Zealand
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Highlights
Experience a Kauri Forest, Mokoroa Falls, Black sand beach and magnificent cliffs close to Auckland.
• Photograph the magnificent Gannets.
• Enjoy a day close to nature in the company of a talented local photographer.
What to expect:
Walk Goldies Bush walkway through native kauri forest, along the Mokoroa stream, to the Mokoroa Falls. Climb stairs to view the falls from above, then head back via coastal forest.
Then enjoy the Muriwai clifftops where you see fabulous views and experience the Australian Gannets at close range. Your guide will fill you in on the antics of the gannets and their life on top of this iconic rock! The White-fronted terns also nest here and you will sometimes see Oystercatchers and if extremely lucky the Brown Booby.
Muriwai is well known for its amazing sunsets. Your guide will help you find a unique spot to maximize your experience of this.
You will truly have spent a day close to nature and will have the photographs to remember it by!
Stop At:
• Muriwai Beach, Auckland New Zealand
• Muriwai Gannet Colony, 428 Motutara Rd Waitakere, Muriwai Beach, Auckland 0881 New Zealand
Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- • Vegetarian and Gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Water
Not included
- • Optional extra of a night’s accommodation (BnB) is available per request
- All drinks except water
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Cultural
80%
Tourism
65%
Original
20%
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