Gannet Colony

Love our Auckland's west coach beaches. Muriwai beach is a great spot for taking photos. Not many gannets left at the moment May. Most of the gannets took off to Australia, but will be back. It's also great to watch the surf and surfers. I'll be back

One of my favourite places to go in Auckland. Great drive out there and magnificent views and such a cool place to spend time watching the gannets. Plenty of parking and the tracks are in great condition. I also love watching the sun set and enjoying a picnic dinner whilst there.

It's a stunning place with a view of the sea and gannet colonies. A must-visit location for those who love birds and nature. Please make sure to go at the right time as they migrate to Australia.

Must place visit in Auckland especially during the sunset times !! The views are stunning and the chirping of the gannets makes it more special. Just be vary of the strong odour coming from the birds.....some may not be able to handle it !!

Easy circuit walk. 3 different viewing platforms for getting up close to the stinky gems. Highly recommended taking the return journey through the Māori/Maukatia Bay track. The green is wonderful & the cicadas noise is next level!

Was awesome to see this Gannett colony. So cool to see the mates greet each other when one returns to the nest. Did you know...The birds return from Australia each year during the months of July and October to establish contact again with their lifelong mates.

Amazing and unique experience of a lifetime. It is possible to get up close and personal with the gannets without touching them. I can see this being great for kids.

Amazing spot to view gannets up close! Have been in December when gannets where looking after their chicks. It is only a short walk from the car park, very accessible for most people. However, car park was very busy during summer holiday season and we had to wait a bit for a spot to become available. Definitely recommend driving out there for the gannets in nesting season.

Amazing experience, there were hundreds of birds nesting on their eggs, got the chance to see them up close as well as the colony stretches all the way to the walkway.

Always a beautiful place to visit. I frequent this place most days. If you are sensitive to smell, don't go on a windy day