Auckland Coast & Country tour

Muriwai Beach Gannet colony hosted by local operators whose family has lived in the region since 1922. Forest and Bird members. Lunch included. Native tree planted to offset carbon emissions for every tour run.

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Muriwai Beach gannet colony

About

The Muriwai Beach Gannet colony is just 40 minutes from Auckland City. 1.3m people visit this colony every year! Our tour visits the gannet colony on every tour. As Forest and Bird members, and as we live just 7 minutes from the beach (the region where our family has lived since 1922), we can give a firsthand account of the colony's history and about the entire Muriwai area.

Also included in the tour is a visit to our sheep farm where you have a 'hands-on' experience with our exotic birds. Meet our pet blind magpie 'Stevie' and learn how fragile the NZ ecosystem is. Feel confident that your day has been environmentally-friendly as we only operate locally, and plant a Native tree to offset carbon emissions for every tour. Groups welcome.

Opening times

  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Physical address

Auckland Coast & Country tour, 76 Muriwai Valley Road, Waimauku, Auckland Central, Auckland, 0881, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $234.00 - $260.00
  • Further pricing information: Minimum 2 persons to operate unless tour already running Maximum 10 persons, but larger groups by prior booking (essential).. Lunch (with wine/beer) included on all tours. Must be 18 years to participate in wine-tasting. All tours visit our sheep farm and historic Homestead. We are Food Handling Certified. A Native tree is planted for every tour run. Guests become joint custodians of this Pick-up from inner Auckland city only (or by prior arrangement). Please wear suitable walking shoes, and bring your own personal items (e.g. coat, water-bottle, camera, spare batteries). Children under 5y free, but lunch at own expense. Children 15y and under are charged at $10 per year-of-age. Company reserves the right to alter fares and/or itineraries. Tour may be affected by weather, and Public holidays. Closed Dec 25, 26, Jan 1, 2, Good Friday, April 25. All care taken, but no responsibility for loss or damage to property while on tour.

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 9 411 7080
  • Fax +64 9 411 7205

Our authors

  •  Donna Hamilton

    Donna Hamilton

    Owner of 'Coast to Coast Tours', Auckland. 2011 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence Award winner.

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