New Zealand, NZ
Enjoy a cruise through the Hauraki Gulf to Tiritiri Matangi Island. Explore the island's walking tracks, see the oldest working lighthouse in New Zealand, and see native and endangered species.
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Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, on a premium cruise fleet as you make your way to the island sanctuary of Tiritiri Matangi. Explore the island's walking tracks, swim or snorkel at the beaches, and discover regenerating native forest and native and endangered species including kōkako, takahē, tīeke, and more.
Tiritiri Matangi Island is a pest-free island that provides a safe haven for a wide range of native species to flourish. Enjoy the time to explore the island's other established walking tracks with dramatic cliff tops, native bush, and quiet beaches. This island feels like another world all easily accessed from central Auckland or Gulf Harbour.
Tiritiri Matangi Island holds precious populations of kōkako, tīeke/saddleback, and tuatara that can’t easily be seen anywhere else around the Auckland region, so glimpsing these rare animals is a highlight for many visitors.
See the oldest working lighthouse in New Zealand and enjoy one of the many beautiful beaches that Tiritiri Matangi Island has to offer (remember to bring your swimwear and a towel!)
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday - Friday
Departs Auckland: 9:00am | via Gulf Harbour: 9:55am | Arrives Tiritiri Matangi Island: 10:20am
Departs Tiritiri Matangi Island: 2:40pm | via Gulf Harbour: 3:05pm | Arrives Auckland: 4:00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
Departs Auckland: 8:30am | via Gulf Harbour: 9:25am | Arrives Tiritiri Matangi Island: 9:50am
Departs Tiritiri Matangi Island: 4:00pm | via Gulf Harbour: 4:25pm | Arrives Auckland: 5:20pm
Duration
Approximately 80 minutes from Auckland or 25 minutes from Gulf Harbour
80-minute cruise each way from Auckland Viaduct or 25 minutes from Gulf Harbour
Access to the island's walking tracks
Swimming and snorkeling opportunities
Food and drinks - no outlets on island, please bring your own lunch and snacks or purchase on board ferry.
Hotel Pick-up or Drop-offs
Check weather conditions before your visit
Arrive at the departure point 30 minutes before departure.
Auckland Departure: Check-in at the Explore Booking Kiosk (diagonally opposite Maritime Museum).
Gulf Harbour Departure: Wait at top of ramp at Gulf Harbour Ferry Terminal.
Bring your own food and drinks as there are no shops on the island. Please ensure this is in a sealed container and bag.
Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the island
It was very interesting. But a bit over hyped as to the incredible island. It is great to have a preserve but more mention of the rarities in advertisement than likelihood of seeing and experiencing.
Fantastic weather, smooth trip out, knowledgeable guide. Time flew. A great day
A lovely day with great organisation by volunteers;Great guided walk also by volunteers with good knowledge and appropriate speed;Beautiful island and cant praise enough the thought and planting effort which has produced this result
it was wonderful to see and hear about how they are working to bring this native area back
タカヘやサドルバックなどの希少な野鳥を見ることができ、鳥好きな私たちにとって最高のツアーでした。 ただ、英語がわからない方はガイドをつけずに自由行動にした方がいいかもしれません。少人数に分かれてガイドしてもらいましたが、英語がわからないため時間を少し無駄にしてしまったと感じました。
Wunderschön! Man darf dort auch schwimmen! Sehr schön
Great
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip and the guided tour. Just a bit sad about how much tourism appears to drive how decisions are made these days. Examples of that were: Checking of footwear on landing was very casual (only one shoe brush at end of wharf with no-one overseeing it) Boaties accessing at random with no licence required Provision of smoking areas (explanation was that if these were not made available people would smoke anywhere and cause a fire. Really?)
Excellent