Motuihe Project

Welcome to the Motuihe Project website. Please feel free to browse around our little island paradise.

Auckland Heritage Festival
Motuihe Trust will again be participating in the Auckland Heritage Festival.  Guided tours of the Historic headland and Restoration areas will be provided on 18th September and 2nd October.
Bookings can be made through 360 Discovery 0800 3603472.

Motuihe Trust would be interested in hearing from anyone who has photos of the Motuihe Island cattleyards used during the farming period.  Ph 0800 668844 or email info@motuihe.org.nz


Volunteers Required
Tree planting and nursery work on Motuihe Island.  No experience necessary. Come once or many times.  Free sausage sizzle and cup of tea at 12.30pm.  All equipment is supplied. Check your belongings for animal and seed pests.  Meet at beach closest to Motuihe Wharf after ferry arrives.  360 Discovery ferry departs from Pier 4. Fare is $15 return. 
Ferry Departs     
Every Saturday and Sunday at 9.00am (or 8.30am if a group of 30 of more are booked) and 10.00am  (Check 0800 Motuihe for departure time confirmations)
Ferry returns   1.05pm and 3.40pm. (and at 5.00pm by arrangement).
Midweek volunteer trips for groups by arrangement.

NOTE: PLEASE RING 0800 MOTUIHE after 12.00 noon on Friday to check planting trips as Saturday 8.00am (or 8.30am) trips may be cancelled unless there are sufficient numbers of volunteers.
Please send email advising when you intend coming to info@motuihe.org.nz
Groups should prebook ferry tickets. Ferry phone number is 3078005. www.360discovery.co.nz
Ring 0800 MOTUIHE after 7.00am on the morning of your trip to check Motuihe weather forecast.

Motuihe Project was established in 2000 by members of the community in conjunction with the Department of Conservation. It was inspired by the vision of the island’s resident concessionaire, Ronnie Harrison. A community trust was formed and a Restoration Plan devised to drive the restoration of New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna to this island.

 Motuihe Island is free of pests. We need your help to keep this island pest free. You can help by:
  • Checking your boat or kayak and gear for rodent and insect stowaways before you leave the mainland.
  • Cleaning your footwear, clothing and gear and checking for seeds - weeds are a problem on the island.
  • Packing luggage or food you are bringing to the island in rodent proof containers - no open containers or plastic bags please.
  • Leaving your dog or other domestic pets at home - dogs pose a risk to the native species on this island.
  • For more information about pests on or not on islands and how to avoid introducing them, please visit www.treasureislands.co.nz

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