When is the best time to see gannets at Muriwai?

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The Kumeū tour operator lists the Muriwai gannet viewing season as approximately September to mid-April. A colony visit depends on access and conditions on the day; Muriwai Beach remains a coastal stop outside the nesting season. The Muriwai page provides more background on the beach and its wildlife.

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