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Explore Motutapu Island - Day Trip

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Explore the incredible Motutapu Island on the Hauraki Gulf with a three-hour day trip!

Explore the incredible Motutapu Island on the Hauraki Gulf with a three-hour day trip!

Highlights

  • Day trip to Motutapu Island on the Hauraki Gulf
  • Travel to the island in comfort on the Te Maki/D1 vessel
  • Suitable for all ages - perfect for families and kids

Enjoy a day out on Motutapu Island, exploring the islands walks and landscape or relaxing in the sun!

Departing from central Auckland, enjoy a 45 minute cruise through the Hauraki Gulf to the Motutapu Island, where you’ll have plenty of time to explore. Discover the history of the island, from the original inhabitants Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, the history and relics of its past life as a WWII base to the current wildlife introduction programme.

Perfect for a day out with friends and family, enjoy a swim, relax on the beach or walk around the island and take in the view!

Adult $55.00
Child $30.00 (5-15 years old)
Infant $0.00 (0-4 years old)
Family $150.00 (2x Adults + 2x Children)

What's included

  • 45 minute cruise each way, departing/returning Auckland
  • 3 hours to explore Motutapu Island
  • Light snacks and drinks available to purchase on board the cruise vessel

Duration

  • Allow approx. 5 hr 50 min for this experience.

Location

  • Explore Viaduct Kiosk: 220 Quay Street
  • Auckland CBD
  • Auckland 1010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note: Family Price is $160.00 if purchased separately - discounts shown from this rate.

    Mobility access to this vessel is limited, after booking please contact the operator for more details if you have limited mobility.

    11:30am Departure - Return Departure Motutapu 4:40pm, Returns to Viaduct Harbour 5:20pm

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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blaird from New Zealand wrote on 01 July 2023

Motutapu run

Perfect weather and great company made the day extra special! For somewhere so close to the city it felt very isolated and remote with not shops, cars, and very few other people besides us. If we weren’t constantly on the move we wouldn’t had enough time to see all we did, otherwise no complaints.

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Elize Burton from New Zealand wrote on 01 July 2023

Great little exploration gem

I have lived in Auckland for over 15 years and wish I had done this trip sooner. It feels like you have left the country and exploring another island far far away. Such a great excursion and will definitely do this one many more times in the future. Staff was super friendly and ferry trip very enjoyable 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Bo Sun from New Zealand wrote on 11 June 2023

Amazing day

Beautiful view Sunny day Lots of history Wonderful day Thanks

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Ella from New Zealand wrote on 27 March 2023

Motutapu Island

Great day trip. Beautiful island where you have enough time to explore, picnic and swim. Excellent activity with family or friends!

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Deirdre vanNiekerk from New Zealand wrote on 27 March 2023

Great!

Fantastic service and friendly staff.

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