The Tiritiri Matangi Island is a true pleasure to the senses with acres of natural beauty, absolutely loaded with various species of plants and trees. Considered completely 'predator-free' thanks to the government's efforts, it is truly a paradise for thousands of species of flora and fauna. The lush beautiful vegetation in the island's forest host numerous rare birds within their branches. Lucky tourists can hear the kakariki or stitchbird sing through the air of the island. Within the forest stands one of New Zealand's oldest pohutukawa trees, estimated to be close to a thousand years old! Hobbs Beach gives a picturesque view of the ocean around, ideal for a swim or a quick picnic on its beautiful sands or simply basking in the sun's warm rays. Home to the native famed blue penguins, their nesting grounds are located on this beautiful island as well.
A 360 Discovery Ferry has a fixed time table from Auckland City ferry terminal (Pier 4) at 9:00 a.m. and Gulf Harbour Marina at 9:50 a.m, from Wednesday to Sunday, every week. During the peak seasons, that is mostly mid-January because of Boxing Day there is a ferry every day to Tiritiri island. It is about 41 km from the city center.
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wedneday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
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