Tahuna Torea Nature Reserve lies near the mouth of the Tamaki Estuary. 'Tahuna Torea' means the "gathering place of the oystercatcher". Tahuna Torea introduces you to 25 hectares of unique wildlife sited on a long sand bank extending out into the Tamaki Estuary. It is rich in Maori history as well as native birds and vegetation.
Since 1972, local members of the community have worked with the council to develop the park into a sanctuary for wildlife. Volunteers have contributed in many ways including planning, planting and weeding, track creation and now animal pest control. In 2004, a handful of local volunteers and the council installed a network of traps and commenced trapping possums and rats with the primary aim to protect shorebirds.
