Experience this natural
sanctuary

Bush/Beaches/Native Wildlife

Plan Your Visit

 THE RED BOAT FERRY IS BACK!

The island can be accessed via The Red Boat ferry, water taxi, private vessel or corporate Dreamweaver conservation volunteer trips. (Activities menu has transport details) link

*NEW:  Fungi Citizen Science Project link

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

*Biosecurity - 'Keep Motuihe Island Pest Free' link
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

November 2023 Newsletter

November 2023 Newsletter

Idyllic island ready for summer visitors. There's something of interest for everyone.

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October 2023 Newsletter

October 2023 Newsletter

Fluttering Shearwater eggs, monitoring programmes for Kakabeak, Penguins, Dotterels, …

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September 2023 Newsletter

September 2023 Newsletter

Celebrating the re-opening of the Motuihe wharf.

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Our Sponsors

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