Tiritiri Matangi Island is a 220ha wildlife sanctuary and one of New Zealand's most important and exciting conservation projects and only a short ferry ride from Auckland.

It has long been occupied and farmed by the Maori and Europeans, leading to a loss of 94% of its native bush which had a devastating impact on the  indigenous wildlife. 

In 1982 a radical new vision was approved to turn the island into an ‘open sanctuary’ under the Department of Conservation. Between 1984 and 1994, 300,000 trees were planted and the Island is now 60% forested with the remaining 40% left as grassland for species preferring open habitat.

All mammalian predators were eradicated and a number of threatened and endangered bird and reptile species have been successfully introduced, including the flightless takahe, one of the world’s rarest species, and the tuatara. There are very few places in New Zealand where you can readily see and walk amongst so many rare species.

I are very pleased to bring you a 2 day guided photography workshop in Tiritiri Matangi where you will be guided and on how to photograph some of the rarest and most unique bird species in the world. By staying on the island we experience the most active times for birds at dawn and dusk when we can see and hear the wonderful birdsong.

We organise the entire trip from the ferry departure in Auckland until you set foot back on the mainland.If you are flying into Auckland we will organise pick up at the airport.

3 Days / 2 nights $990

Subjects covered:
New Zealands rare and unique birdlife
Seascapes and low-light photography
Astrophotography - weather permitting

Included:
Travel by ferry from central Auckland or Gulf Harbour and accommodation on the island
Small bunkrooms in Department of Conservation Old Lighthouse Keepers accommodation
This is a higher standard than DOC huts with a fully equipped kitchen and shared bathrooms with hot showers.

Numbers:
Maximum 2

Course Dates:
Please get in touch if you would like to take part

Please note: you cannot buy food on the island - it needs to be taken along. There are freezers for storage. I can supply meals at an additional cost if required.