Self-Guided Visit to Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre, Auckland

Discover the inner workings of New Zealand's native birds and their ecosystems with a self-guided visit to Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre, about an hour's drive from Auckland. Expert birdwatchers and animal lovers alike will love this informative center, which is home to almost half of the country's wrybill bird population, and where you might see over 10,000 birds along the coastline. Open every day except for Christmas, Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre allows you to get up close and personal with the birds roosting there, learn about the different species found in New Zealand, and find out about the country's conservation efforts from the center's helpful and knowledgable staff.