Tiritiri Matangi Island

Tiritiri Matangi is 4 km off the coast of Whangaparaoa Peninsula, north of Auckland. 

Public ferry and charter

The public passenger ferry service runs most days, and can get booked up well in advance during November to April.

If you are chartering a commercial vessel to the island, check the operator has a Pest-Free Warrant. Commercial vessels that use the wharf will also need a wharf landing permit.

Find authorised transport operators to this island.

Private boat or kayak

Private boats and kayaks can also visit the island. The best landing is at Hobbs Beach on the western side of the island, where there is good swimming and snorkelling.

• There is no phone available for use on the island apart from in an emergency.
• Mobile coverage is good on the grass outside the bunkhouse.
• There is no food for sale on the island.
• There is a visitor centre and shop at the top of the hill near the lighthouse. Gifts and cold drinks only are available from the shop – generally open 11 am to 3 pm on days the ferry visits.
• Toilets at Tiritiri Matangi Wharf, Hobbs Beach and the lighthouse area.
• Rangers live on the island and can offer further information and emergency support.
• Smoking is restricted to the concrete area at the wharf and outside the visitor centre.
• Keep to the tracks so you don't disturb rare plants and birds, or scientific studies.

Conditions of visiting Tiritiri Matangi Island

If staying at the Tiritiri Matangi island bunkhouse, you must also bring the completed biosecurity checklist.

Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park bylaws apply. Do not light fires, or remove/disturb plants and artefacts. No bicycles or pets. Take your rubbish with you – there are no rubbish bins.

Some activities require a permit, such as weddings and events.