All for the BIRDS
Our native birds are protected at many sanctuaries around the country:
Kāpiti Island
Maungatautari
Kāpiti Island, off Paraparaumu north of Wellington, is a sanctuary for many native birds including penguins, kiwi and other wildlife and is open to guided tours.
Maungatautari or Sanctuary Mountain in the Waikato is a fullyfenced, predator-free inland island with accessible walking tracks.
ABOVE: Friendly kākā, Kāpiti Island © Kāpiti Island Nature Tours RIGHT: Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse INSET: Tūī BOTH: © Mark Meredith
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf is open to the public for day visits. 12