# Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

> The world's largest mainland gannet colony, with thousands of birds nesting on a headland. The usual approaches are a tractor-trailer tour, a guided…

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The world's largest mainland gannet colony, with thousands of birds nesting on a headland. The usual approaches are a tractor-trailer tour, a guided farm-vehicle trip, or a long beach walk from Clifton that depends on the tide. Check the tide times and the nesting season before booking.

- **Nearest town:** Havelock North, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -39.6477, 177.0897
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–June, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Hawke's Bay: Napier, Hastings, wine and Cape Kidnappers](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-hawkes-bay-napier-hastings/)

## Nearby

- [Pania of the Reef Statue](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-pania-of-the-reef/) – 23 km
- [National Aquarium of New Zealand](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-national-aquarium/) – 23 km
- [Kennedy Park Resort](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-kennedy-park-resort/) – 23 km
- [Napier Art Deco Quarter](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-napier-art-deco/) – 23 km

## FAQs

### Where is Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony?

Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony is in Havelock North, New Zealand, at GPS -39.6477, 177.0897.

### Which road trips pass Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony?

Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hawke's Bay: Napier, Hastings, wine and Cape Kidnappers.

### What is there to see near Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony?

Places worth a stop nearby: Pania of the Reef Statue (23 km), National Aquarium of New Zealand (23 km), Kennedy Park Resort (23 km) and Napier Art Deco Quarter (23 km).

### When is the best time to visit Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–June, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)