Tiritiri Matangi Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Tiritiri Matangi Island
Tiritiri Matangi is one of only two scientific reserves in New Zealand that are open to the public. It has been created as a predator-free sanctuary to enable endangered species to thrive. There are 78 species of birds that have been seen on or near Tiritiri Matangi. These include little spotted kiwi, takahe, kokako, stitchbird, tui, saddleback, North Island robin, brown teal, bellbird and fantail. The island is a highlight for birdwatchers. The island is 220 hectares in area. Farming destroyed most of the native bush during the last century. Since being placed under the care of the Department of Conservation, volunteers have planted between 250,000 and 300,000 trees which have forested about 60% of the island. The other 40% remains as grassland for the takahe. (The takahe was presumed to
Top Attractions in Tiritiri Matangi Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Tiritiri Matangi Island:
- ★Lighthouse
Where to Stay in Tiritiri Matangi Island
- 🏨DOC Tiritiri Matangi Island bunkhouse
Tiritiri Matangi Island Travel Guide Sections
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