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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 number of Sunday trips are being organised by water taxi for small numbers of our regular volunteers - good fitness required due beach landings.

*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 2021 Newsletter

Welcome to 2021. Summer has arrived!! Birdsong increasing, wonderful plant growth, fantastic beaches and shoreline to explore. What more could you want?