Motuora Island bach
Bookings:
Motuora Restoration Society Manager
Ph 027 492 8586
or email motuorais@xtra.co.nz.
For further information contact:
| Auckland
Visitor Centre |
| Phone: |
+64 9 379 6476 |
| Address: |
137 Quay Street
Princes Wharf
Downtown
Auckland 1010
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Find out about visiting Motuora Island
Getting there
From Auckland by private boat, charter boat, kayak or water taxi. Check with the Auckland Visitor Centre for details.
Features
Motuora is a predator free island sanctuary for native flora and fauna. The islands restoration is managed by the Motuora Restoration Society and there is a kiwi recovery programme operating on the island. There are lovely beaches with good swimming or snorkelling and plenty of walking tracks. The small basic cottage is 50 m from the beach and beachside camping is also available.
Motuora Island bach
Facilities
- Sleeps 5 in bunks and a fold down couch
- Basic kitchen, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery supplied
- Small oven and gas cooker
- Fridge / freezer
- Generator power
- Cold shower only - bring your own solar version
- Flush toilet
Fees (sole occupancy)
$50.00 per night, bookings are essential
Plan and prepare
- Advanced bookings are essential.
- Check your boat or kayak and gear for insects or rodent stoways.
- Clean your footwear, clothing and gear and check for seeds – weeds are a problem on the island.
- No pets - they are a threat to native birds.
- Do not light open fires.
- Observe the signs and avoid shore bird nesting areas.
- Stay on tracks to protect native vegetation and restoration work.
- Smoking is not permitted in the bach - smoking is permitted on the beach and in the campsite only.