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Tiritiri Matangi Island

Tiritiri Matangi is an island sanctuary that provides a pest-free habitat for many rare native bird species.Through extensive effort, the Island has become one of the most successful conservation projects in the world.

A restoration project carried out by the Department of Conservation in the 1980s and 90s involved the removal of predators and the introduction of several endangered native bird species. Several of the birds were close to extinction and can now often be spotted on the island. These include the saddleback, takahe, parakeet, North Island robin, kokako, little spotted kiwi and brown teal duck.

As an open sanctuary, visitors are welcome to explore Tiritiri Matangi and see some of New Zealand's most endangered birds in the wild.

Ferry services run on a regular basis.

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