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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!Departing
Saturday 3 October 2026
Saturday 10 October 2026
Times
Departs Auckland: 4:00am | via Gulf Harbour: 4:55am | Arrives Tiritiri Matangi Island: 5:20am
Departs Tiritiri Matangi Island: 10:00am | via Gulf Harbour: 10:25am | Arrives Auckland: 11:15am
Duration
7 hours
Please be at the wharf 15 minutes prior to your confirmed departure time
PRICE
$140 ADULT
Adults 16 years and over
$85 CHILD
Children 5 - 15 years
Please be at the wharf 15 minutes prior to your confirmed departure time.
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Event venue
Tiritiri Matangi Island, Tiritiri Matangi Island, East Coast Trak, Hobbs Bay, Auckland 0930, New Zealand, Auckland
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