TERN POINT

Tern Point is uniquely located on the eastern side of Mangawhai Estuary. To its north and east is the large sand dune and sandspit managed by the Department of Conservation as the Mangawhai Wildlife Refuge. Tern Point is bordered on its south east side by the Tara Iti Golf Club.

 

The Refuge is home to some rare birds including the NZ Fairy Tern. The Fairy Tern is officially one of New Zealand’s most endangered bird species. 

 

A large area of land within Tern Point that is adjacent to the Wildlife Refuge is subject to a Conservation Covenant to ensure the development does not negatively impact on the wildlife within the Refuge. Land owners within Tern Point work closely with the Department Of Conservation supporting the trapping of predators undertaken by the Ranger and participating in planting to stabilise the sand dunes. 

 

Our unique location bordering a Department of Conservation Wildlife Refuge brings with it a collective responsibility for ensuring that no dogs, horses, vehicles or bikes enter the Refuge from Tern Point. Therefore, access to Tern Point is limited by electronic security gates. The Tern Point Conservation Covenant additionally requires that dogs must be leashed when being walked in our conservation areas bordering the Refuge. Needless to say cats are completely banned in the subdivision. 

 

Tern Point is managed by the Tern Point Recreation and Conservation Society Inc.

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