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Pictured the
Tui and Bellbird. The Tui is a handsome bird with a
distinctive tuft of white
throat feathers. The Bellbird is
well known
for its song with
pure bell like notes.
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Pictured the Tui and Robin.
Kapiti Island has one of the densest populations of
Robins in New Zealand.
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Pictured the North Island Kokako and
Takahe. Both are rare and endangered birds. The Kokako
are renowned for their clarity and volume of their song while the Takahe is the largest
living family of the rail family and weigh over 3
kg and an adult can stand up to 50 cm
high.
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Pictured
the North Island Tomtit and Weka. The Tomtit is closely
related to the Robin but rather more elusive. The Weka
on the other hand is inquisitive and
cheeky.
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Pictured
the Red Crown Parakeet and Saddleback. Flocks
of Parakeets with their green plumage are plentiful
on Kapiti Island. The Saddleback with its
bright chestnut saddle across its back was one of our
most endangered species but efforts to save it on Kapiti
Island have been successful.
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Pictured the
Kaka and Bellbird. The Kaka is a native
parrort found throughout New Zealand and its
dramatic red
underwing colouration is visible in
flight on the Island. The Bellbird song can be mistaken for
that of the Tui, however the Tui song has
more coughs and gurgles.
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On the shores
of Kapiti Island you may see oyster catchers and black
shags (cormorants) with their wings fanned out to dry.
Black backed gulls nest on rock stacks during spring and
early summer. Nocturnal little blue penguins nest in
burrows along the foreshore.
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Directions
The Kapiti Marine Charter ferry departs from the
Kapiti Boating Club car park at Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach.
Departure times are either 9.00 or 9.30 am. A
departure time will be given when confirming the ferry. It
is safe to leave your vehicle at the
Boating Club car park.
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Bag Inspection
To preserve Kapiti Island, The Department of Conservation requires that all bags are searched for rats before departure to Kapiti Island.
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Two Visitor Destinations - Rangatira or Northend
Get your Visitor Permit for Rangatira Point or for North End online at http://booking.doc.govt.nz/nvb/?servicegroup=kap or phone (04) 384 7770.
Visit both parts of Kapiti Island over two days and stay at one of the great accommodation houses at Paraparaumu Beach. Dine at one of the many great restaurants at Paraparaumu Beach ready for the next day's adventure
- ferry cost just $55 each day.
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