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    New Zealand trip this winter with Enderby Scholarship

    I've sorted out a lift from a nearby bus stop. Going on Friday after Tiritiri Matangi the next two days. A decent start with an hour's layover in Cairns airport producing 7 lifers: Scaly-breasted Munia, Willie Wagtail, White-faced Heron, Magpie Lark, Welcome Swallow, Fairy Martin and Brown...
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    New Zealand trip this winter with Enderby Scholarship

    Hi Phil, Yeah I do want to go to Miranda instead of Mangere on my day in Auckland but unfortunately there is no public transport and I do not drive. If anyone is reading this and happens to be in Auckland on Friday 18th December and is going to Miranda, do get in touch...
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    New Zealand trip this winter with Enderby Scholarship

    Everything booked, thanks for all the help Sunday 13th December - Fly Tuesday 15th December – Arrive Auckland in evening, night in Auckland. Wednesday 16th December - Tiritiri Matangi overnight Thursday 17th December - arrive in Auckland late afternoon, night in Auckland Friday 18th December -...
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    New Zealand trip this winter with Enderby Scholarship

    This is my current plan (I've booked Tiritiri but nothing else) Sunday 13th December - Fly Tuesday 15th December – Arrive Auckland in evening, night in Auckland. Wednesday 16th December - Tiritiri Matangi overnight Thursday 17th December - arrive in Auckland late afternoon, debating between...
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    New Zealand trip this winter with Enderby Scholarship

    Thanks for the help so far! What field guide would people recommend? I'd ideally be after one that covers the birds I'm likely to see in the Subantarctic as well?
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    New Zealand trip this winter with Enderby Scholarship

    Thanks Childonias. I did look at Stewart Island but it was coming up very expensive - flights to Invercargill are $150 more than Queenstown and return boat is $180, plus boat to Ulva etc... I do quite want to go to Milford Sound and Fjordland so I was wondering if I could squeeze in both but I'm...
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    New Zealand trip this winter with Enderby Scholarship

    Thanks Larry - will definitely try for Spotless Crake. As far as I can tell there is only one bus and I think it stops to look at the view but I doubt I can get off and explore much. Fingers crossed for Kea!
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    New Zealand trip this winter with Enderby Scholarship

    I'm not that after seabirds because I think I'll see plenty on the expedition voyage. This is my latest plan although my wallet has other ideas: Potential itinerary. Sunday 13th December - Fly Tuesday 15th December – Arrive Auckland in evening, night in Auckland. Wednesday 16th December -...
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    New Zealand trip this winter with Enderby Scholarship

    Hi everyone, I've been awarded an Enderby Trust Scholarship for a place on the Heritage Expeditions Galapagos of the Southern Ocean expedition this winter so given the cost and distance of flights, I want to do a bit of exploring of New Zealand. There is not long to plan but this is as far as...
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