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Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland

Offered by Explore Group Limited

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$110.00 per person

4.6 (10 reviews)

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

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

Not Included:

  • Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

  1. 1

    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. 2

    Hauraki Gulf

    Travel through the Hauraki Gulf to and from Rotoroa Island.

    Pass by without stopping

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Explore Group - Auckland

Explore Booking Kiosk Quay Street, Viaduct, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Please check in at the Explore Booking Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum) at least 15 minutes prior to departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

Please check in at the Explore Booking Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum). The Explore team will provide you with a boarding pass for your tour.

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation 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 (until 7th April): Monday to Friday: Departs Auckland: 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 2:25pm. Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: Departs Auckland: 9:30am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 2:55pm
  • Ferry takes 75-minutes each way to/from Rotoroa Island
  • WINTER SCHEDULE (from 8th April): Wednesday - Sunday: Departs Auckland 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa 2:25pm | Arrives Auckland 4:00pm

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.