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Explore Motutapu Island - Day Trip

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Explore the incredible Motutapu Island on the Hauraki Gulf with a three-hour day trip!

Explore the incredible Motutapu Island on the Hauraki Gulf with a three-hour day trip!

Highlights

  • Day trip to Motutapu Island on the Hauraki Gulf
  • Travel to the island in comfort on the Te Maki/D1 vessel
  • Suitable for all ages - perfect for families and kids

Enjoy a day out on Motutapu Island, exploring the islands walks and landscape or relaxing in the sun!

Departing from central Auckland, enjoy a 45 minute cruise through the Hauraki Gulf to the Motutapu Island, where you’ll have plenty of time to explore. Discover the history of the island, from the original inhabitants Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, the history and relics of its past life as a WWII base to the current wildlife introduction programme.

Perfect for a day out with friends and family, enjoy a swim, relax on the beach or walk around the island and take in the view!

Adult $55.00
Child $30.00 (5-15 years old)
Infant $0.00 (0-4 years old)
Family $150.00 (2x Adults + 2x Children)

What's included

  • 45 minute cruise each way, departing/returning Auckland
  • 3 hours to explore Motutapu Island
  • Light snacks and drinks available to purchase on board the cruise vessel

Duration

  • Allow approx. 5 hr 50 min for this experience.

Location

  • Explore Viaduct Kiosk: 220 Quay Street
  • Auckland CBD
  • Auckland 1010
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please Note: Family Price is $160.00 if purchased separately - discounts shown from this rate.

    Mobility access to this vessel is limited, after booking please contact the operator for more details if you have limited mobility.

    11:30am Departure - Return Departure Motutapu 4:40pm, Returns to Viaduct Harbour 5:20pm

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Jade Dawaton from New Zealand wrote on 16 May 2022

Wonderful

A great experience...

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charlieb10 from New Zealand wrote on 08 May 2022

Nice

Very fun!

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Nancy Morillo from New Zealand wrote on 04 April 2022

Great Day Trip

It was a great day trip to Motutapu Island. My 4 year old has a fantastic time playing at the beach. We even saw fishes which she really loved the most.

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Maria Arcena from New Zealand wrote on 16 March 2022

Tour rescheduled

Exploregroup called less than 24 hours before our scheduled tour . Apparently there is no scheduled tour on that day (15/3/2022) and that the calendar should not have been opened for that day . Tour rescheduled though , after we have been inconvenienced due to the muck up . It is a shame as yesterday would have been a perfect summer day for a tour of the island .

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sailaja from New Zealand wrote on 13 March 2022

Worst island

Island is not at all worth going. Walking pathway is horrible

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