Experience this natural
sanctuary

Bush/Beaches/Native Wildlife

Plan Your Visit

Motuihe Island can be accessed via corporate conservation volunteer trips on Dreamweaver, The Red Boat ferryAuckland Sea Shuttles, or private vessel

 

*OBC Open Day Take the opportunity to visit one of our wonderful sponsors Outboard Boating Club and talk to Motuihe Trust volunteers (link)

*Caulerpa: The fight against Caulerpa: hear from expert panel, 29 July OBC (link)

*Titipounamu - Rifleman - Donations welcomed for this upcoming translocation (link)
  
*Photo Competition - Entries open - closing date 1st September (link)
  
Important information for Island Visitors:  

**Dogs Are not permitted on Motuihe Island (link)

**Biosecurity 'Keep Motuihe Island Pest Free' (link)

Get Involved

Get Involved

Outdoor Experiences

Outdoor Experiences

Great for kids

Great for kids

  • Five sandy, safe beaches
  • Easy bush walks but not pushchair friendly
  • Camping
  • Locating rare native birds, geckos, skinks and tuataras
  • Help with hands on experience with native plants

 

Experience... Explore

Experience an island which has been transformed from farmland to a home for kiwis, tuatara, geckos and endangered native birds.

Motuihe Island has beautiful native plants, birds and lizards, significant historic sites and fantastic recreation opportunities.

Video Acknowledgement: Department of Conservation

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Blog

The latest news and views on Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga

June 2025 Newsletter

June 2025 Newsletter

Winter planting is in full swing for both canopy species and rare plants. Be brave on a winter's day and join us.

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May 2025 Newsletter

May 2025 Newsletter

A busy month with a wide range of Motuihe conservation work completed. Well done tea…

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April 2025 Newsletter

April 2025 Newsletter

Entries open for our photo competition - closing date 1st September

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Our Sponsors

Appreciation and recognition to our sponsors for their vision and support to Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga