New Zealand Muriwai Gannet Colony, Muriwai Beach, North Island
The birds return from Australia each year during the months of July and October to establish contact again with their lifelong mates. December is the time when new chicks strive for food and the parents dive into the sea at up to 145 km per hour so they can feed their young family
Photography Tips
getting the flock and the headland and cliffs in the image
Travel Information
About 45 mins west of Auckland
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Spring
Sunrise & Sunset
05:59 - 20:43
| current local time: 16:24
Photo Themes
birds
cliff coast
headland
Sea birds
Locations
North Island
Muriwai Beach
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