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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 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
Meeting and pickup
Please check in at the Explore Booking Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum) at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
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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 • Admission ticket free -
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Travel through the Hauraki Gulf to and from Rotoroa Island.
Admission ticket free
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.
- WINTER SCHEDULE (28 April - 26 October 2025): *Wednesday-Sunday - Departs Auckland: 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 2:35pm
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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.
- WINTER SCHEDULE (28 April - 26 October 2025): *Wednesday-Sunday - Departs Auckland: 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 2:35pm
- Ferry takes 75-minutes each way to/from Rotoroa Island
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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