5 Top Must-Do's on the Shorebird Coast

1. Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre

Learn about the shore’s birdlife and annual migration. Open seven days a week, there is also a self-contained unit and bunk dormitory for overnight stays.

Grey heron, Miranda wetlands © AATP

2. Kaiaua

A rustic seaside settlement on the doorstep to Miranda. The Miranda Farm Shop, café and art gallery is nearby, as is Rangipō Museum and pā site. When it comes to fresh fish, Kaiaua chippy takes some beating as do the popular ice creams at The Pink Shop.

3. The Hauraki Rail Trail

This easy yet rewarding four to five-day cycling adventure starts in the charming seaside town of Kaiaua and heads south across the idyllic Hauraki Plains all the way to Waihi and Matamata.

4. Robert Findlay Wildlife Reserve

Every year between October and March, the salt marshes of the Hauraki Gulf attract thousands of migratory wading birds. Use the bird-hide to view shorebirds up close, a 30-minute walk from the Shorebird Centre.

5. Miranda Hot Springs

Relax in thermally heated fresh mineral water with temperatures between 36 and 39°C. Enjoy three pools,a jumping pillow, adventure playground and games’ room for the kids.

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