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 SeaShuttles, or private vessel

 **DOC Motuihe Campsite Bookings - Try a summer camping holiday on beautiful Motuihe - Transport Red Boats

**2026 Motuihe Photo Competition entries opening date 1st January - closing date 1st September

 **Seven Sharp video celebrating 25 years of Motuihe Trust restoration (link) (acknowledgement to Seven Sharp)

*Titipounamu - Rifleman - Donations welcomed for this upcoming translocation (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

January 2026 Newsletter

January 2026 Newsletter

Happy New Year. What will 2026 hold for Motuihe??

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December 2025 Newsletter

December 2025 Newsletter

A big thanks to our Motuihe volunteers for all their fantastic efforts over the past …

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November 2025 Newsletter

November 2025 Newsletter

Wow! A very busy month for volunteers. Wonderful 25 year celebrations.

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Our Sponsors

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