Matiu/Somes Island Bullock track
Track category
Walking track
Time:
10 min
Description
On arrival at the main wharf and toilets, and after undergoing the biosecurity checks and a short introduction to the island, most visitors will follow the the tar sealed road up to the Matiu/Somes Island Visitor Centre.
The Bullock track also starts from the main wharf, but leads through forest to the centre of the island. It is a gravel track, steeper in places than the main road and exits at the circuit track. It takes about ten minutes to walk up to the visitor centre, which is at a height of 45m.
The Bullock Track as seen from the bottom
The Bullock track has a long history of use. It was one of the original European tracks on the Island, hewn out by WWI internees.
Getting there
You can get to Matiu/Somes on the scheduled ferry service which runs between Queens Wharf and Days Bay on seven days a week and also from Seatoun and Petone on Saturday and Sunday or you can charter a ferry, weather permitting. If you arrive by private boat or kayak please refer to the Matiu/Somes Island by boat brochure for more information.
Plan and prepare
The island is open to the public from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm daily. All visitors are asked to check their bags in the Whare Kiore for unwanted pests.
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