Tiritiri Matangi Island bunkhouse
The bunkhouse on Tiritiri Matangi Island can be booked for overnight stays, however this facility has limited availability as it is primarily used by volunteers and students carrying out work on the island.
Getting there
There is a regular ferry service which operates every day apart from Mondays and Tuesdays. Please be aware of this if you are booking the bunkhouse on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday nights. The ferry does operate on public holidays (excluding Christmas Day) and every day over the period from 26 December to the third Sunday in January.
You can book the ferry with 360 Discovery through their website www.360discovery.co.nz. As both the bunkhouse and ferry service can get booked out in advance for long periods, it is best to check both are available for your chosen dates before going ahead and finalising both bookings.
Please note, the wharf may only be used for loading or unloading passengers.
Also note that incorrectly packaged gear will not be allowed onto the island, please read the biosecurity requirements ('Important information for overnight visitors to the bunkhouse'), which can be downloaded in the 'See also' box above.
Features
Tiritiri Matangi is one of the most successful conservation projects in the New Zealand.
Tiritiri Matangi Island bunkhouse
Once a farm, the island is now a sanctuary offering a predator free environment for rare and endangered birds and animals. Wake up to the sounds of the dawn chorus and enjoy spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf. There are plenty of good walks amongst regenerating bush land.
Facilities
- Gas stove
- Microwave oven
- All cutlery, crockery, utensils etc
- Pots and pans
- BBQ
- Two fridges and a freezer
The Tiritiri Matangi bunkhouse is a communal facility used by a range of people; research students, members of the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi (SOTM), DOC staff, community groups, volunteers, and overseas and domestic tourists. Expect to share living areas and bunkrooms.
Fees (shared occupancy)
Adult: $24/person
Child: $18/person
Plan and prepare
- Bookings are essential and can be made via the online booking system up to 9 months in advance.
- All food must be brought to the island in rodent proof containers. No open containers or plastic bags please.
- If you arrive by boat, take extreme care to check for rodent stowaways. Keep poison bait stations on board.
- To prevent transferring pest plants please ensure all clothing, footwear and bags are free if soil or vegetation.
- Keep to the tracks so you don’t disturb rare plants, birds or scientific studies.
- Fires / BBQ’s are not permitted (with the exception of the BBQ at the bunkhouse).
- No dogs.
Contact:
Further enquiries about the bunkhouse:
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