Experience this natural
sanctuary

Bush/Beaches/Native Wildlife

Plan Your Visit

MOTUIHE WHARF CURRENTLY CLOSED

We will update this website as wharf access information becomes available.

The island can be accessed via water taxi, private vessel or corporate Dreamweaver conservation volunteer trip.

*Next Volunteer Date link Either mid week or Sunday trips.

*Motuihe Wharf is currently closed due to ex Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle damage
*Biosecurity - 'Keep Motuihe Island Pest Free'
Get Involved

Get Involved

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

March 2023 Newsletter

March 2023 Newsletter

With improving weather for March, corporate groups are chomping at the bit to volunteer and enjoy all that Motuihe has to offer.

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February 2023 Newsletter

February 2023 Newsletter

Here come the corporate groups in force. Thanks so much for your efforts.

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January 2023 Newsletter

January 2023 Newsletter

At the start of another year, there's heaps of work to do on Motuihe for all ages

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Our Sponsors

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