Moturua Island Track

Located in Moturua Island Scenic Reserve in the Northland region

Introduction

This track goes right around Moturua Island. You can join the track at any of the main beaches and walk through open grassy areas and along cool shady stretches beneath the regenerating coastal forest trees.

Track overview

4.6 km loop

Walking and tramping

2.5 hr Easy: Walking track

Dog access

No dogs

  • Kauri dieback
    Help stop kauri dieback

    Kauri dieback disease is killing our native kauri. It spreads by soil movement, but you can help prevent it.

    • Stay away from kauri tree roots.
    • Clean your gear before and after visiting kauri forest.
  • Pest free
    Protect our wildlife
    • Check - your gear for pests, eg. rodents, insects, skinks
    • Clean - footwear and gear, removing soil and seeds
    • Seal - ensure your gear is zipped up (no open bags)

    See island biosecurity requirements.

About this track

Description

Crossing ridges, the track descends to four, very different beaches, ranging from soft sand to pebble and stone.

10,000 Steps Northland: This track equates to about 4,667 steps.

Getting there

Moturua Island Scenic Reserve is in the central Bay of Islands and can only be reached by sea.. You can catch a water taxi, paddle a kayak, ride a jet-ski or take your own boat out to Moturua.

Commercial transport details are available:

The island's four main bays, Otupoho, Waipao, Mangahawea and Waiwhapuku all offer safe anchorage for visiting vessels and the island's track can be reached from any one of these bays.

Know before you go

  • No dogs due to risks to wildlife.
  • No camping.
  • Fires by permit only.
  • Remain on the track at all times – there are cliffs and steep bluffs on the island.

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Contacts

Pewhairangi / Bay of Islands Office
Phone:   +64 9 407 0300
Email:   bayofislandsbooking@doc.govt.nz
Address:   34 Landing Road
Kerikeri 0230
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