Miranda Shorebird Centre
The Miranda Shorebird Centre can be found on the west side of the road between Miranda and Kaiaua. It's open to visitors all year, and it has information displays on wader birds of the Firth of Thames. It also houses a shop, which offers a collection of books on birds and birding and bird related souvenirs.
The Centre has a library, that is open to use for research purposes.
The Centre offers low budget accommodation in different forms: bunkrooms and self-contained units for individuals and (small) groups.
Keith Woodley is the Centre manager since 1 May 1993.
Visitor numbers have developed from 3,000 in 1993 to 16,000 in 2008.
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