Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland

By Explore Group Limited

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Overview

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 clear waters for relaxing, swimming and snorkelling.

Facilities on the island include a gift shop, freshwater drinking fountain, toilets and electric barbeques.

Activity location

Rotoroa Island
- Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Explore Group - Auckland
- Quay Street
- 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Check availability

9:15am Weekdays

8h

Departs Rotoroa 2:35pm

Travellers

Starting time: 9:00 am

Price details

AU$85.68 x 1 AdultAU$85.68

Total

Until Sun, 19 Jan

What's included, what's not

Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland
Air-conditioned vehicle
75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf
Bathroom 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

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No food available to purchase on the Island. Food brought onto Island must be in a sealed bag/container.
Food and drinks are available to purchase on board the ferry.
SUMMER SCHEDULE (available until April 2025): *Wednesday - Friday (operating Monday to Friday from 1 December 2024) Departs Auckland: 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 2:35pm *Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays Departs Auckland: 8:30am & 11:30am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 5:40pm
Ferry takes 75-minutes each way to/from Rotoroa Island

Activity itinerary

Rotoroa Island

4h

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.

Hauraki Gulf (Pass by)

Travel through the Hauraki Gulf to and from Rotoroa Island.

Location

Activity location

Rotoroa Island
- Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Explore Group - Auckland
- Quay Street
- 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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