Visitors
to Tiritiri Matangi
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The
ferry service runs from Auckland to the
island most days during summer
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Ray
explains the special features of the
island sanctuary to the
visitors
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Ray
and Barbara (DoC rangers) greet the
visitors as they arrive on the
island
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Many
of the tracks have panels explaining the
features
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"Greg"
the takahe makes himself at home with
visitors on Hobbs Beach
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The
number of visitors coming to Tiritiri Matangi increases each
year. Over 20,000 people visit annually. A ferry service
runs to the island for day trips from Auckland and private
boats can land at Hobbs Beach.
When
visiting the island you must take great care to pack food so
rats and mice don't arrive accidentally on the island. There
are no introduced predators on Tiritiri Matangi. Smoking is
discouraged as the island has limited water supplies and is
highly vulnerable to fire.
Visitors
are requested
- to
remove all rubbish
- to
keep to the tracks so plants are not disturbed
- to
bring their own food, walking boots and suitable
clothing
- not
to camp or light fires or BBQ's
There
is a wharf, a bunkhouse, staff house (former lighthouse
keeper's house), plant nursery, information kiosk and a
well-developed track network.
Many
people take the opportunity to learn about the wildlife and
plants present on the island. Visitor education and
coordination is a major task for the Department of
Conservation staff and the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi
volunteers.
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