Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland

From $55.06 per person Lowest Price Guarantee

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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.

Adult (16-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (5-15) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Infant (0-4) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

9:15am Weekdays

2 Adults x $55.45

$110.90

Approx Total

$110.90

Departs Rotoroa 2:35pm

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland
Air-conditioned vehicle
75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf
Restroom on board
Approximately 4-5 Hours to Explore Rotoroa Island

Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, and discover the Rotoroa Island sanctuary. This pretty little island is a perfect escape from the city for the day or longer. Explore the island on foot via established walking tracks across open fields, native bush and sandy shorelines. Take your chance at spotting iconic native species free ranging across the island including kiwi, takahē and tīeke. Rotoroa Island has been predator free since 2014 and is now home to a number of native birds and wildlife free ranging across the island. Discover the unique history of the island through the award-winning museum exhibition and heritage buildings or enjoy the sheltered sandy bays and clear waters for relaxing, swimming and snorkeling. Facilities on the island include a gift shop, freshwater drinking fountain, toilets and electric barbeques.

Meeting points

Please check in at the Explore Booking Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum) at least 15 minutes prior to departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Rotoroa Island

Rotoroa Island has been predator free since 2014 and is now home to a number of native birds and wildlife free ranging across the island. With a unique history as a rehabilitation centre you will uncover the history of Rotoroa through the award-winning museum and exhibition and historic buildings. Enjoy quiet sandy beaches for picnics and swimming and take in the views from Waiheke to Coromandel. There really is something here for everyone.

4 hours
Hauraki Gulf (Pass By)

Travel through the Hauraki Gulf to and from Rotoroa Island.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No food available to purchase on the Island. Food brought onto Island must be in a sealed bag/container.
Food and drinks are available to purchase on board the ferry.
SUMMER SCHEDULE (available until April 2025): *Wednesday - Friday (operating Monday to Friday from 1 December 2024) Departs Auckland: 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 2:35pm *Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays Departs Auckland: 8:30am & 11:30am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 5:40pm
Ferry takes 75-minutes each way to/from Rotoroa Island

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund

February 07No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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