We’re working with our colleagues at aklcouncil to learn more about an endemic, small and sandy-coloured gecko that has only recently been discovered on Auckland’s West Coast. 🦎
Stuff interviewed Richard, head of our Animal Care and Conservation department, to discuss the ongoing surveys in the area and what we’re hoping to learn about the Muriwai gecko and it's distribution.
Currently the gecko’s survival is under serious threat from humans driving and entering into the dunes where they live.
Click the link in our stories or head to stuff.co.nz to read more.
Winter sunsets 🌊
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Who doesn’t like this kind of sunset at your favorite beach? 😍🥰😘.
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You will find Muriwai Gannet Colony on Aucklands West Coast📍
1000s of these birds return from Australia each year between July and October to reunite with their lifelong mates 🥰
The noise they make is ridiculous and they don’t smell too fresh but they are pretty fascinating to watch, how they manage to navigate landing between each nest is a talent in itself 🐦
One thing, I wouldn’t recommend visiting at the weekend it was hellllla busy and parking was pretty limited but during the week it would be a lot quieter and the surrounding coastline is stunning too 🌊
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Muriwai! This is a phone snap edited in Snapseed that I grabbed when first visiting the place back in 2018. A lot going on in the sky on this day!
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When the weather is wet almost on the daily basis, need some doses of ☀️ to cheer me up. 😂😅.
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Loving these photos from our engagement photoshoot by the very talented and wonderful rebeccabradley.photography 🥰such a fun afternoon creating special memories ❤️
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Muriwai Beach - Auckland - New Zealand
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Muriwai Beach - Auckland - New Zealand
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Sunset over Maori bay at low tide. #muriwai #muriwaibeachnz #auckland #westcoastauckland #seascapephotography #ignewzealand #maoribay #longexponz #longexposure #realmiddleearth #homegrownnz #realrawnz #kennyliphotography
„Are you doing this because you love yourself, or to torture yourself?” - someone asked me this question a few weeks ago... I’ll just leave it here 💕✨
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pictured: my beautiful friend Maryam 💕
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Chilly and windy and wild on the West Coast this afternoon.
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What you know about rollin' down in the deep?
When your brain goes numb, you can call that mental freeze ❄
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Waves, cliffs, and gannets.
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Waves for days 🌊🌊🌊
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Weekend escape .
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Gypsea day-dreams & buzzy vibes awaiting the arrival of the Pink Supermoon this Tuesday ✨💞🌙
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“Imagine forgiving yourself completely; The goals you didn’t reach. The mistakes you made. Instead of locking those flaws inside to define and repeat yourself, imagine letting your past float through your present and away like air through a window, refreshing a room. Imagine that” 🪟
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Make peace with your broken pieces ☮️
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Muriwai Beach is one of the great beaches in West Auckland. Muriwai is a small seaside settlement with a spectacular coastline on the west coast of Auckland above the Waitakere Ranges and is the most popular home of a colony of gannets.
Near the beach is the Muriwai Gannet Colony, home to over a thousand gannets who return from Australia every year between August and March. There is a car park near the beach, which leads to a range of viewing platforms that allow visitors to close up views of the colony and the rough coastline.
A colony of gannets is crowned on rough coastal cliffs and stacks of Muriwai Beach! It's wonderful to see these beautiful seabirds close up. Between August and March, the best time to see 1200 pairs of gannets is here.
You can take the 1.5-hour Muriwai Beach Loop Track to spend more time in Muriwai's breathtaking beach setting. This walk will take you across the sand dunes to Muriwai Beach and back along the Coast Road Walkway.
Muriwai Beach and Maori Bay are popular surfing places, so if you're an experienced surfer, try it out! Otherwise, beginners can get into the sport by taking surf lessons with the nearest surf school.
The beach is New Zealand's favourite playground, but it can be a dangerous spot as well. Knowing about the hazards and risks and preparing yourself can ensure that you and your family will enjoy the heat, the sea, and the beach safely this summer.
The Water Safety Code is a perfect guide to keep yourself safe in and around the water. It consists of four basic rules to remember every time you venture into the water; Be Prepared, Look Out For Yourself and Others, Be Mindful of The Dangers, and Know Your Limits.
Animals | Dogs, other animals, and pets are forbidden at bookable sites and accommodation at all Auckland Council regional parks. Registered aid dogs are an exception. If you have a registered service dog with an exemption, you will need to remind our staff at the time of booking.
In all other areas of the park, unless otherwise stated in the dog-walking section, dogs have to be on their leash to keep them and the public safe at all times.
Alcohol | Visible and excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited. We may ask you and your party to leave the park and your permit will be revoked.
Smoke-Free Parks | As in all city parks and reserves in Auckland, smoking is not allowed. Our parks are all smoke-free.
Waste Disposal | Please keep our parks and beaches litter-free. Garbage bins were provided in the vicinity to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins available, take any trash with you when you leave.
Outdoor Fires | All public areas within the Auckland Region have a strict fire ban. It is illegal to light an open fire at Muriwai Beach and its surrounding areas.
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