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Albatross Observatory, Royal Albatross Centre
Outside protected areasby Royal Albatross Centre
Glassed observatory above the Taiaroa Head northern royal albatross colony, the only mainland albatross breeding colony in the world. The one-hour guided tour ends with about 30 minutes in the observatory overlooking nesting birds; private one-hour tours with a dedicated guide are also offered.
Details
- No feeding
- No baiting
- No captive animals
- Hide
- Raised
- Session
- 1 hour
- Language
- English
Months
- January, open
- February, open
- March, open
- April, open
- May, open
- June, open
- July, open
- August, open
- September, open
- October, open
- November, open
- December, open
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Auckland time (with summer time where it applies).
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 06:12– | 20:41– | 15h 19m15 h 19 min | 65° |
| Feb | 06:57– | 20:09– | 13h 57m13 h 57 min | 57° |
| Mar | 07:37– | 19:20– | 12h 28m12 h 28 min | 46° |
| Apr | 07:17– | 17:20– | 10h 49m10 h 49 min | 35° |
| May | 07:55– | 16:31– | 9h 27m9 h 27 min | 25° |
| Jun | 08:22– | 16:08– | 8h 41m8 h 41 min | 21° |
| Jul | 08:19– | 16:25– | 9h9 h | 23° |
| Aug | 07:42– | 17:04– | 10h 10m10 h 10 min | 30° |
| Sep | 06:46– | 17:45– | 11h 44m11 h 44 min | 41° |
| Oct | 06:48– | 19:24– | 13h 20m13 h 20 min | 53° |
| Nov | 06:02– | 20:04– | 14h 51m14 h 51 min | 63° |
| Dec | 05:47– | 20:37– | 15h 42m15 h 42 min | 68° |