gannet colony
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Me and my friends we went to Cape Kidnappers on 12th September 2014. The weather was beautiful and we started at 10:30. Recommended time for start is no sooner than 3 hours after high tide, which was that day at 7:22 (according to http://www.tides4fishing.com/nz/hawkes-bay/cape-kidnappers). We had to wait 30 min, till it was possible to go on the beach with a dry foot.The walk on the beach was amazing, sun was shining, calm wind blowing and we admired the beauty of old rocks, spectacular cliff formations milion years old, whispering trees on the top, yellow sand and murmuring ocean. We rescued a starfish that got stuck after low tide in the sand.We finished the walk on the beach at 2 pm. We took a short break, ate our snack enjoying astonishing view to the endless ocean. And hurray to visit a famous Australasian gannet's colony.Recommended departing from Cape is no later than 1,5 hour after low tide. That day it was at 1:36 pm. We left at 3 pm. The water rose fast up and luckily for us, in the middle of the way we met a very nice man we spoke with on the top. He came back with his car and picked us up. We get to the park place just in time, the last few meters we drove in the water.Rightfully is Cape Kidnappers the 36th most beautiful track in the world. We enjoyed it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED :-)
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A good option to the Cape for those who prefer a little more comfort. Gannet Safaris are very good at what they do. Very informative as you travel through the farm - we struck a very windy day which added to the occasion - not a lot of gannets at this time of year as they are just arriving to nest. But well worth the cost and better than the coast trip as it takes less time if you have some time restraints
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Went out in the overland bus that does Gannet Safaris and took a couple visiting from England. They absolutely enjoyed the bus trip over the hills and the views. Given a cuppa on arrival. Would recommend to everyone. Even saw where the Golf course was that is the best around
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We recently visited Hawkes Bay and went out to Cape Kidnappers to see the resident colony of gannets. Unfortunately, weather was very poor so we were unable to participate in the scheduled tractor ride out to colony on the day. However, we did manage to find and spot some individual and a few small flocks of gannets fishing off the shore, just off Clifton Drive at the Cape Kidnapper's sign, just before the narrow road leading to the small campground. With binoculars we were able to watch gannets for around an hour, diving into the water from great heights. A couple times we could see them coming up with a freshly caught fish and gulping them up. This was neat to watch but would have been impossible without the aid of good binoculars. In the end, we were disappointed to not have been able to have gone out on the tractor ride but we were quite pleased to have still seen a few gannets during our trip.
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We were disappointed the beach tractor was fully booked.There had also been a landslip so tractor could only go part of the way. The overland safari bus is to be found on the right hand side en-route to the Cape Kidnappers. Dave, our driver gave a very informed commentary on flora and fauna on the way to the top of the cliffs on arrival we found ourselves within feet of these beautiful birds. Drinks and biscuits were served. The overall journey took around at least three hours.
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Whether you decide to go overland or on the tractors along the beach, you'll enjoy a unique experience and some of the most beautiful vistas in the world. Over and under steep cliffs plunging in wide blue seas, amazing colours. Everywhere you look is a postcard.Quick tip: keep the wind in your back when approaching the colony!
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Is a must visit to see the Gannet colony and a great place to have a walk and see mother nature at its best. Bring plenty to drink and comfortable walking shoe. Visit is subjective to the tide of the sea.
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We loved our walk along the beach. You do need to look up the tides and start walking as the tide is lowering. The walk up the hill to the colony is well rewarded by gannets (and babies in February). So lucky to be able to visit these birds.
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A very lovely and enjoyable tractor ride! It was amazing to see thousands of gannets on the top of cape kidnappers. Very proud of how both DOC and private organizations and individuals protect our native birds!
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Nature, nature, nature. Gorgeous beach ride on a sleigh pulled by a tractor. Very interesting and informative talk by our guide and enough time to see and appreciate the gannets in their preserve without disturbing them.