Motuarohia (Roberton) Island Track
Located in Motuarohia Island Recreation Reserve in the Northland region
Introduction
Climb to the centre of the island for spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding Bay of Islands.Image gallery
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View from Motuarohia (Roberton) Island Image: david ten have | Creative Commons
![View from Motuarohia (Roberton) Island.]( "View from Motuarohia (Roberton) Island.")
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View looking west from the Motuarohia walking track Image: Susan Thomas | DOC
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The well-marked track climbs up the pa in the centre of the island. At the top of the pa, take some time to sit and enjoy the spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding Bay of Islands.
The track starts just above high tide towards the western end of Twin Lagoon Bay, the main beach on Motuarohia/Roberton Island.
Motuarohia/Roberton Island is the first island that the commercial boat cruises visit after leaving Paihia or Russell. You can also catch a water taxi, paddle a kayak, ride a jet-ski or take your own boat out to Motuarohia.
- For your own safety avoid leaving the tracks as there are cliffs and steep bluffs on the island.
- No dogs due to risks to wildlife.
- Fires by permit only.
Stop kauri dieback and protect kauri
- Kauri dieback disease is spread through soil.
- Scrub soil off shoes and gear and check it's all removed before you go.
- Use a cleaning station when you enter and leave.
- Always stay on the track.
Check you are pest-free
Check, clean, and seal your gear to ensure you don't bring pests, soil, and seeds.
Contacts
| Pewhairangi / Bay of Islands Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 407 0300 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | bayofislandsbooking@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
34 Landing Road Kerikeri 0230 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 128 Kerikeri 0245 |
| Full office details | |