ROTOROA ISLAND: AN ISLAND APART
Come and explore this special predator free wildlife sanctuary and conservation park in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf - that is now open to the public.
For over 100 years, Rotoroa Island was an island
apart, off-limits to all but a few souls isolated there for alcohol
and drug rehabilitation in the care of the Salvation Army. Today,
following an extensive transformation -Rotoroa is accessible to
everyone as an island sanctuary where visitors can connect with
nature and be educated about conservation.
Over the past 5 years, a unique partnership between
the Rotoroa Island Trust and Auckland Zoo, with the support of DOC,
has seen the island populated with endangered species which require
intensive wildlife management to survive and thrive. So far, kiwi,
takahē, tĪeke (saddlebacks), whitehead, pateke, shore skinks and
moko skinks have been introduced.
Come and see the endangered species in the wild -
and learn about the mission to save them. Visit the island's
award-winning museum and exhibition centre and its display on
Rotoroa's fascinating history. Grab an ecosystem guide and explore
the walking trails among regenerating bush, swim or picnic at one
of four beautiful sandy beaches, or stroll to the Chris Booth
sculpture on the island's southern headland. Explore heritage
buildings including the original school house and jail. There are
also three fabulous holiday homes for rent and shared hostel
accommodation.
Share the vision of the Rotoroa Island Trust and
visit this special island.
For over 100 years, Rotoroa Island was an island apart,
off-limits to all but a few souls isolated there for alcohol and
drug rehabilitation in the care of the Salvation Army. Today,
following an extensive transformation - Rotoroa is accessible to
everyone as an island sanctuary where visitors can connect with
nature and be educated about conservation.
Over the past 5 years, a unique partnership between the Rotoroa
Island Trust and Auckland Zoo, with the support of DOC, has seen
the island populated with endangered species which require
intensive wildlife management to survive and thrive. So far, kiwi,
takahē, tĪeke (saddlebacks), whitehead, pateke, shore skinks and
moko skinks have been introduced.
Come and see the endangered species in the wild - and learn about
the mission to save them. Visit the island's award-winning museum
and exhibition centre and its display on Rotoroa's fascinating
history. Grab an ecosystem guide and explore the walking trails
among regenerating bush, swim or picnic at one of four beautiful
sandy beaches, or stroll to the Chris Booth sculpture on the
island's southern headland. There are also three fabulous holiday
homes for rent and shared hostel accommodation.