Matiu/Somes Island Reserve - Forest and Bird
Matiu/Somes Island was used to hold POWs in the World Wars, and as a quarantine station. Set within Wellington's harbour, the island's farmland is now bein replaced and Forest & Bird members have spent the last 25 years restoring it to its original state, planting native species such as ngaio, harakeke, totara, rata and kahikatea.
Highlights: Somes is now home to rare native birds including North Island robins, fluttering shearwaters and kakariki, a colony of little blue penguins, and other native species including tuatara, giant weta and geckos.
Location & Access: The island is a 20 minute ferry ride from Wellington. There is access around the island on easy walking tracks.
Accommodation: The lodge is a large family home with a kitchen, 3 bedrooms, a large lounge and dining room. Take your own food and bedding and a torch.
Smoking is banned everywhere on the island, including the house.
$20 p/person (min 2 people)
Enquiries and bookings to Fred Allen
Phone:(04) 934 0559
Email: fred@kiwiplants.co.nz
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