Hey,

I have been trying to wrangle deals out of the ferry companies, but to no avail - looks like the price for the day will be $66. That is $11 for the DOC permit and $55 for the ferry. But from what I have heard about the island it will be well worth it! One of the only places you can go to see stitchbird, kokako, takahe, brown teal, and saddleback in the wild. You will also most likely see kereru (NZ pigeon), North Island tomtit, kaka (some very freindly - Sophie can tell you awsome stories about them!), whitehead, tui, fantail, and silvereye along with skinks and geckos.

So please tell me by next tuesdays meeting if you can come so I can get permits!

Thanks,

 Terra :)