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Muriwai Beach is a beautiful, windswept beach on Aucklandâ s wild west coast. Its pounding waves draw surfers and its dramatic stretch of black volcanic sand is perfect for a walk to blow out the cobwebs. Donâ t miss the impressive sight of the huge gannet colonies nestled on the rugged coastline.
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…historic home overlooking the Ocean . Luxury furnishings, stunning ocean views and warm hospitality second to none. McHardy Lodge is centrally located in Napier with great access to Art Deco Napier, Hawkes Bay wineries and restaurants, Cape Kidnappers Golf and Gannet Colony and beautiful scenery.
accommodation » lodges and retreats
…creek bordering the camp. Variety of accommodation available including chalets, cabins and powered sites. Use our water-taxi to go fishing, see gannet colonies, penguins or dolphins, visit a mussel farm, take our eco-tour sightseeing trip. On-site shop selling petrol and good range of fishing gear.
accommodation » campsites and holiday parks
Where else in the world can you jump on the back of a trailer and get towed along the beach by a 1949 Minneapolis-Moline tractor to a bird colony? Our unique and fun tour will take you to the largest mainland gannet colony in the world at Cape Kidnappers!
attractions and activities » nature and eco tourism » bird watching and sanctuaries
…produce you will find anywhere.Orchards and olive groves stand along side world-famous Art Deco and Spanish Mission architecture, where the world's largest mainland gannet colony resides, where wilderness beaches stretch for miles, where artists create and winemakers hanker for the perfect harvest.
…Bay and Muriwai Beach, is Otakamiro Point home to the gannet colony. This site has been identified as an 'Important Bird Area' by Birdlife International. It is an established breeding area for gannets. About 1,200 pairs of adult gannets nest here each summer and can be seen between August and…
…can visit the lighthouse built in 1869. Fur seals and sea lions, sooty shearwaters, shags and yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) and a breeding colony of gannets can all be found here. The roar of the sea will fill your ears, the visual drama of vast skies, endless ocean and plummeting cliffs is gripping.…
…tip and is surrounded by The Nuggets (a scattering of rocky islets). The point is home to many seabirds, including yellow-eyed penguins, shags, gannets and spoonbills and a large breeding colony of fur seals. You'll see the fur seals on the rocks directly below the lighthouse. Bring your binoculars…
…gannets is between early November and late February. Note that public access to the gannet colonies is closed between July and October. What There Is to See and Do In. Northland The best time for viewing the gannets is between early November and late February. Note that public access to the gannet…
…Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties. Another unique attraction is the gannet colony on the very tip of Cape Kidnappers—believed to be one of only two mainland gannet colonies in the world. Gannets are large sea birds with long, pointed wings and golden-yellow heads. Most spectacular…
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