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Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland

By Explore Group Limited
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$90 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
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  • 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 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

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9:15am Departure
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h

Departs Rotoroa 2:25pm

Starting time: 9:15 AM
Price details
AU$90.48 x 1 AdultAU$90.48
Total
Price is AU$90.48
Until Fri, 17 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bathroom on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Approximately 4-5 Hours to Explore Rotoroa Island
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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.
  • 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

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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