By HEATHER RAMSAY
The Australasian Gannet Colony at the southern end of Muriwai Beach makes an interesting outing.
About 1200 pairs of gannets can be seen between August and March.
Fur seals feed and rest at Oaia Island, 1.6km off the coast and can sometimes be seen in spring.
The Takapu
Gannets galore
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