Motuora Island bach
Located in Motuora Island in the Auckland region
Introduction
The small basic cottage on pest-free Motuora Island is 50 metres from the beach. Enjoy good swimming or snorkelling and plenty of walking tracks.Access
- Boat
Occupancy
- Sole
Facilities
- Kitchen - basic
- Shower - hot
- Toilet - flush
Activities
- Bird and wildlife watching
- Diving and snorkelling
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Facilities
- Sleeps 4 in two bunks
- Basic kitchen, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery supplied
- Small oven and 2 burner gas cooker
- Fridge / freezer
- Limited solar power
- Hot shower
- Flush toilet
Fees
The fees are per night for up to 4 people.
Weekday: $85 per night
Weekend (Friday or Saturday night): $100 per night
Peak (23 December – 16 January): $100 per night
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
2023/24 bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 will open in 2023. The opening date will be announced on this page in late March 2023.
All bookings operate on a first-come first-served basis. We do not operate waiting lists for bookings for future seasons, or currently booked-out facilities.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
The bach is located in the campground at Home Bay, on the western side of the island.
No smoking. Smoking is only permitted on the beach and in the campsite.
Biosecurity requirements
All visitors staying on the island must complete and bring the biosecurity checklist.
- An island sanctuary for native flora and fauna.
- Nearby Māori historic site and early European settlement.
- Watch for kiwi, whitehead, grey faced petrel and NZ dotterel.
- Walking, all water sports and bird watching.
A visit to Motuora overnight will give you the chance to hear, and possibly spot, a North Island brown kiwi.
Swim in the beautiful beach, which is also safe for landing small craft.
Check you are pest-free
Check, clean, and seal your gear to ensure you don't bring pests, soil, and seeds.
Contacts
| Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 9 379 6476 |
| Email: | aucklandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
No physical address Contact via email or phone |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 32242 Devonport Auckland 0744 |
| Full office details | |
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |
