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Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, and discover the Rotoroa Island sanctuary. This pretty little island is a perfect escape from the city for the day or longer.
Explore the island on foot via established walking tracks across open fields, native bush and sandy shorelines. Take your chance at spotting iconic native species free ranging across the island including kiwi, takahē and tīeke.
Rotoroa Island has been predator free since 2014 and is now home to a number of native birds and wildlife free ranging across the island. Discover the unique history of the island through the award-winning museum exhibition and heritage buildings or enjoy the sheltered sandy bays and cl...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland
Air-conditioned vehicle
75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf
Restroom on board
Approximately 4-5 Hours to Explore Rotoroa Island
Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Explore Group - Auckland
Please check in at the Explore Booking Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum) at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
Return
Itinerary
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Rotoroa Island
Rotoroa Island has been predator free since 2014 and is now home to a number of native birds and wildlife free ranging across the island. With a unique history as a rehabilitation centre you will uncover the history of Rotoroa through the award-winning museum and exhibition and historic buildings.
Enjoy quiet sandy beaches for picnics and swimming and take in the views from Waiheke to Coromandel. There really is something here for everyone.
4 hours
2
Hauraki Gulf
Travel through the Hauraki Gulf to and from Rotoroa Island.
Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland
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Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, and discover the Rotoroa Island sanctuary. This pretty little island is a perfect escape from the city for the day or longer.
Explore the island on foot via established walking tracks across open fields, native bush and sandy shorelines. Take your chance at spotting iconic native species free ranging across the island including kiwi, takahē and tīeke.
Rotoroa Island has been predator free since 2014 and is now home to a number of native birds and wildlife free ranging across the island. Discover the unique history of the island through the award-winning museum exhibition and heritage buildings or enjoy the sheltered sandy bays and cl...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland
Air-conditioned vehicle
75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf
Restroom on board
Approximately 4-5 Hours to Explore Rotoroa Island
Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Explore Group - Auckland
Please check in at the Explore Booking Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum) at least 15 minutes prior to departure.