THE MOTUIHE WHARF HAS BEEN CLOSED BY THE DoC ON 30 AUGUST 2019.

NO FERRIES ARE ABLE TO BERTH AT MOTUIHE SO ALL VOLUNTEER TRIPS ARE CANCELLED.

Help Keep our Islands Pest Free

• Check your bag and gear for pests before boarding vessel in Auckland 

• No open bags. No loose items. 

• Thoroughly clean your shoes before island arrival.

https://www.doc.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/auckland/ti-hauraki-gulf-pest-free-poster.pdf

Restoration Progress Photos 2019

Below is a link to images taken from 40 GPS sites on Motuihe Island from 2007.  These 40 sites are used for monitoring the changes taking place with bird calls, gecko and/or skink populations and native vegetation growth.  The island is now an amazing home with increasing bird life and birdsong.  These images show the wonderful growth of the trees. 

http://kakariki.co.uk/blogs/MotuiheInPlace/MotuiheMonitoringTable.html

 Survivors of 'The Rock' Reunion

A reunion is to be held in Auckland 14-16 February 2020 for all those who served in HMNZS Tamaki on Motuihe Island (The Rock). This will be a one-off reunion to bring together those who experienced a unique time in their lives and the history of the RNZN. To have completed your training on that island was a triumph in itself and an experience that will never be forgotten.

The reunion will be open to anyone who served on The Rock, either as a trainee or a member of the Ship’s Company. Wives, partners or sweethearts will be welcome to attend.  Click link for more information and registration: https://therockreunion.org/

Upcoming Volunteer Days

2019    SUNDAY TRIPS

30 August 2019 Important Notice:

It is with regret that we advise Motuihe wharf has been fully closed by the Department of Conservation with immediate effect.  Regrettably there will be no Sunday and midweek volunteer trips until further notice.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused.  We will update this notice as more information becomes available.

• Please register with Motuihe Trust by emailing [email protected]. for catering and operational requirements.
• Please DO THIS BEFORE BOOKING THROUGH THIS MOTUIHE FERRY BOOKING SITE LINK
• Please note there will be no stop at Devonport
• Bookings are required via this Motuihe Ferry booking site only
• Cash, cheques are not accepted
• Vessel to depart Pier Z, Westhaven Marina at 9.15am and Motuihe 3.30pm
• For more information on this service including Z Pier location and parking, please click Sunday Volunteering link
•  Pricing:
  • $30 per adult
  • $20 per Gold Card holder and studen

*15 September Sunday - No planned trip
*29 September Sunday public volunteer day  CANCELLED
*13 October Sunday public volunteer day   CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
*20 October Sunday public volunteer day  CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Transport for the following dates will be advised closer to the time due to partial wharf closure.

3 November Sunday public volunteer day depart Downtown pier 4 at 9.15 and Motuihe 4.30
17 November Sunday public volunteer day depart Downtown pier 4 at 9.15 and Motuihe 4.30
1 December Sunday public volunteer day depart Downtown pier 4 at 9.15 and Motuihe 4.30
15 December Sunday public volunteer day depart Downtown pier 4 at 9.15 and Motuihe 4.40

Mid Week trips 

• All midweek bookings need to be registered with Simon Sheen at [email protected]. 
• Midweek transport will be with Red Boats at Z Pier unless otherwise advised
• After confirmation received from Simon, please use this Motuihe Ferry Booking link for midweek trips.  Cash, cheques are not accepted. 
• Individuals and groups welcome. 

Friday 13 September CANCELLED
Wednesday 25 September (Depart Midday Z Pier) CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Thursday 3 October CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Friday 11 October CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
THE FOLLOWING TRIPS DEPEND ON WHETHER THE WHARF IS REOPENED. 
Wednesday 23 October
Wednesday 6 November
Friday 15 November
Friday 29 November
Wednesday 4 December
Friday 13 December
Wednesday 18 December

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