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Auckland: Rotoroa Island Return Ferry
7 ReviewsEnjoy a return ferry ticket to Rotoroa Island from Auckland. Step ashore on this special island sanctuary and discover its unique history and conservation, beautiful beaches, and native wildlife.
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Highlights
- Discover the unique history of Rotoroa Island through the award-winning museum
- Explore the island on foot via established walking tracks across open fields
- Spot iconic native species free ranging across the island including kiwi and takahē
- Enjoy the sheltered sandy bays and clear waters for relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling
- Take in the views from Waiheke to Coromandel on a 85-minute cruise each way
Description
Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, and discover Rotoroa Island sanctuary. This pretty little island is a perfect escape from the city for the day or longer. 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 center, 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. Explore the island on foot via established walking tracks across open fields, native bushes, and sandy shorelines. Spot iconic native species free-ranging across the island, including kiwi, takahē, and tīeke. Enjoy the sheltered sandy bays and clear waters for relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling. Facilities on the island include a gift shop, freshwater drinking fountain, toilets, and electric barbecues. There is no café, so please pack your own snacks and lunch to take with you or purchase from onboard the vessel. Various holiday homes are available on the island for those who wish to stay a bit longer. SUMMER SCHEDULE (available until April 2025) Wednesday - Friday (operating Monday to Friday from 1 December 2024) Departs Auckland: 9:15am | Arrives Rotoroa Island: 10:40am Departs Rotoroa Island: 2:35pm | Arrives Auckland: 4:00pm Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays Departs Auckland: 9:30am & 11:30am | Arrives Rotoroa Island: 11:15am & 12:55pm Departs Rotoroa Island: 5:40pm | Arrives Auckland: 7:25pm Duration 85 minutes each wayIncludes
75-minute cruise each way Entry to Award-winning museum exhibition Electric barbeques Freshwater drinking fountain Toilets Gift shopImportant Information
- There is no café on the island, so pack your own snacks and lunch Holiday homes available for booking on the island Dogs are not permitted Bicycles, scooters, and skateboards are not permitted on the island
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