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Hauraki Gulf Pelagic from Sandspit
Run by Wrybill Birding Tours NZ · Oct–Feb
About
Scheduled seabird pelagic boat trips from Sandspit into the outer Hauraki Gulf, run by Wrybill Birding Tours from late October to late February. The main target is the rediscovered New Zealand storm-petrel, with Cook's, black and grey-faced petrels, shearwaters and, from mid-November, grey noddy.
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | In season |
| Feb | In season |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | Outside the window |
| Aug | Outside the window |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | In season |
| Nov | In season |
| Dec | In season |
Light on 15 November
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 05:47 | Night |
| 05:47 | 06:09 | Blue hour |
| 06:09 | 06:41 | Golden hour |
| 06:41 | 07:52 | Soft |
| 07:52 | 09:57 | Medium |
| 09:57 | 16:14 | Harsh |
| 16:14 | 18:19 | Medium |
| 18:19 | 19:31 | Soft |
| 19:31 | 20:03 | Golden hour |
| 20:03 | 20:25 | Blue hour |
| 20:25 | 24:00 | Night |
3.5 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan (window) | 1.1 h | 2.4 h | 4.2 h | 6.5 h |
| Feb (window) | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 4.2 h | 5.7 h |
| Mar | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 4.7 h | 4.1 h |
| Apr | 1.0 h | 2.5 h | 6.8 h | 0.7 h |
| May | 1.1 h | 2.9 h | 6.1 h | 0.0 h |
| Jun | 1.2 h | 3.2 h | 5.2 h | 0.0 h |
| Jul | 1.1 h | 3.0 h | 5.6 h | 0.0 h |
| Aug | 1.1 h | 2.7 h | 6.9 h | 0.0 h |
| Sep | 1.0 h | 2.4 h | 5.4 h | 3.0 h |
| Oct (window) | 1.0 h | 2.3 h | 4.3 h | 5.2 h |
| Nov (window) | 1.1 h | 2.4 h | 4.2 h | 6.3 h |
| Dec (window) | 1.1 h | 2.5 h | 4.2 h | 6.7 h |
The hide
- Hide
- Boat
- Session
- 8 hours
- Places
- Not stated
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Included
- Not stated
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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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). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| JanIn season | 06:24– | 20:04– | 14h 22m14 h 22 min | 75° |
| FebIn season | 06:57– | 19:43– | 13h 25m13 h 25 min | 66° |
| Mar | 07:23– | 19:06– | 12h 21m12 h 21 min | 56° |
| Apr | 06:50– | 17:21– | 11h 10m11 h 10 min | 44° |
| May | 07:15– | 16:46– | 10h 13m10 h 13 min | 35° |
| Jun | 07:35– | 16:32– | 9h 41m9 h 41 min | 30° |
| Jul | 07:35– | 16:45– | 9h 54m9 h 54 min | 32° |
| Aug | 07:09– | 17:11– | 10h 43m10 h 43 min | 40° |
| Sep | 06:26– | 17:38– | 11h 50m11 h 50 min | 51° |
| OctIn season | 06:42– | 19:02– | 12h 59m12 h 59 min | 62° |
| NovIn season | 06:09– | 19:31– | 14h 3m14 h 3 min | 72° |
| DecIn season | 06:02– | 19:57– | 14h 38m14 h 38 min | 77° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026