Beach Safari to Gannet Colony, Cape Kidnappers

We drove to Clifton to the start of the Beach Safari to Cape Kidnappers to see the gannet colony. What a fabulous trip! You ride on a farm trailer pulled by a 1946 Minneapolis Molin Tractor, petrol not diesel, along the shore for 9Km dodging the tide and rocks and stopping every so often to learn more about the strata or the wonderful birds. At the end of the ride ther is a stiff climb up to the plateau where these graceful and faithful birds nest. We were able to get really close and see their affectionate greetings when they return to the nest as well as hovering against the very stiff breeze. The kids all enjoyed it and it was worth every cent. It should also be noted that although over 60 years old, the tractors started promptly and ran strongly, never missing a beat.