Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland

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

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

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

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

9:15am Weekdays

2 Adults x $55.48

$110.96

Approx Total

$110.96

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.

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

April 27100% refund

April 28No refund

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A definite must do when in Auckland.

Published on Feb, 2025

What an absolute privilege to be able to visit the beautiful island of Rotorua. Our ferry from Auckland was comfortable and right on schedule. Plenty of time to enjoy the island and its beaches. Take a picnic (remember to take all your rubbish off the island with you! ) and plenty of water. There is a small shop on island but it’s only open for a short amount of time and has some souvenirs and a small selection of juice/ice lollies. Would definitely recommend this trip!

Day trip

Published on Feb, 2025

A beautiful, scenic ferry ride with comfortable seats and friendly staff. Highly recommend seeing this island, very quiet and freely :) we had a lovely day

Enjoy all that Nature has to Offer on this Beautiful Island

Published on Feb, 2025

Short ferry ride from Auckland. Beautiful island with scenic hiking, lava caves, and a gorgeous beach. The ferry schedule allows you to choose how much time you spend on the island. I recommend you give yourself at least 6 hour as there is so much to explore.

Rotoroa island ferry trip

Published on Jan, 2025

Boat left on time, good information on board going out to the island which was easy to understand. Good instructions on what time boat was returning

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