Birds

Waiheke features dense bush that is filled with birds, geckos and other native wildlife. Local walking tracks allow you to get a closer look.

Southside beaches nest the dotterel. Whakanewha has a protected section on the beach. In an attempt to the boost the low numbers in New Zealand.

The bottom end of Waiheke has introduced the brown kiwi which breeding has been reported.

Fantail

Fantail

The Fantail is a well known NZ bird due to its distinctive fanned tail. Locations found on Waiheke are any well-treed parks, bush walks and even properties.

NZ Dotterel

NZ Dotterel

The New Zealand Dotterel is a shorebird which breeds on beaches in NZ’s North Island. Locations found on Waiheke are Whakanewha, Anzac Bay and Blackpool.

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