# Tiritiri Matangi Island

> An open wildlife sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf where rare birds such as takahē, kōkako and hihi live free in replanted forest.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-tiritiri-matangi/

An open wildlife sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf where rare birds such as takahē, kōkako and hihi live free in replanted forest. Boats run from Auckland and Gulf Harbour. Book ahead, bring lunch and water, and expect to walk several hours.

- **Nearest town:** Auckland, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -36.6020, 174.8910

## Good to know

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

## Nearby

- [Waiwera Hot Pools](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waiwera-hot-pools/) – 17 km
- [Rangitoto Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-rangitoto-island/) – 21 km
- [Waiheke Island (Oneroa)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waiheke-oneroa/) – 24 km
- [Tāwharanui Regional Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-tawharanui-regional-park/) – 26 km

## FAQs

### Where is Tiritiri Matangi Island?

Tiritiri Matangi Island is in Auckland, New Zealand, at GPS -36.6020, 174.8910.

### What is there to see near Tiritiri Matangi Island?

Places worth a stop nearby: Waiwera Hot Pools (17 km), Rangitoto Island (21 km), Waiheke Island (Oneroa) (24 km) and Tāwharanui Regional Park (26 km).

### When is the best time to visit Tiritiri Matangi Island?

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