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Plan Your Visit

Join us for the day and participate in the restoration of Motuihe Island /Te Motu-a-Ihenga or simply come and relax on this beautiful piece of paradise

*Next Volunteer Date link - Restricted midweek trips are being organised. Please note no Sunday trips proceeding until further notice due DOC Wharf Closure.

*Upcoming Volunteer Dates

Biosecurity - 'Keep Motuihe Island Pest Free'*

Get Involved

Join a citizen science project
Nursery, Kiosk, Guiding, Weeding opportunities
Sponsorship

Educational Experiences

Outdoor Experiences

Beach activities
Bush walks
Camping
Sheltered anchorages
Assist with restoration work

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

January/February 2020 Newsletter

The Rock Reunion attendees were treated to a gem of a trip to our little island paradise. Fantastic event and a memorable day for the RNZNS Tamaki 75th commemorations.