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By Explore Group Limited

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Free cancellation available
Price is $62 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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.

Activity location

  • Rotoroa Island
    • Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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9:15am Departure

  • Earn $1.87
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h

Departs Rotoroa 04:20pm

Starting time: 9:15AM
Price details
$62.48 x 1 Adult$62.48
Total
Price is $62.48
Until Wed, Oct 28

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf
  • Inclusions
    Restroom on board
  • Inclusions
    Approximately 4-5 Hours to Explore Rotoroa Island
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • 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.
    • Ferry takes 75-minutes each way to/from Rotoroa Island
    • WINTER SCHEDULE (until 23 October 2026): Wednesday - Sunday: Departs Auckland 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa 2:25pm | Arrives Auckland 4:00pm
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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

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    Rotoroa Island
    • Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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