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Plan & prepare

Landing point, Mana Island. Photo: Kris Ericksen.
Landing point, Mana Island

Getting there

Visitors are welcome to Mana Island between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Access may be made only in the bay between the old woolshed and the wharf. Boats must remain offshore after visitors have landed.

Two moorings, marked by red buoys, are available in the bay for daytime use. They are not available for overnight mooring.

Dinghies may be pulled up the beach after transporting passengers from their boat.

'Friends of Mana Island' sometimes run day excursions with a guided tour of the island.

For transport options contact

Wellington Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 4 384 7770
Address: 18 Manners Street
Wellington
Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Please remember

Everything on Mana Island is protected and nothing may be removed. Fires and smoking are not permitted. Dogs and other pets may not be taken onto the island.

Unwanted pests

Pest animals and plants can invade our treasured islands by stowing away on or in your footwear or gear, or on your vessel or kayak. It's easy to pick one up.

  • Remember to check your gear and vessel before you set out, every time
    Pay special attention to clothes and footwear - make sure they're thoroughly clean
  • Once checked:
    • keep your bags tightly closed
    • keep food supplies in sealed containers

Find out what you can do to prevent pest animals and plants hitching a ride with you. Please help Wellington and Kapiti treasure islands

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Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Media releases:

Shore plover breeding on Mana Island

Second wave of shore plover to Mana Island

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Wellington Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 4 384 7770
Address: 18 Manners Street
Wellington
Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Kapiti Wellington Area Office
Phone: +64 4 472 5821
Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai