PLAN YOUR VISIT
Hop on a ferry and explore what this special island has to offer!
GETTING HERE
360 Discovery ferries currently depart from downtown Auckland to
Rotoroa Island on a regular but seasonal basis-more frequently in
summer, weekends only in winter. The trip takes just over an hour,
with a stop-off at Waiheke's Orapiu wharf on the way. You can also
get to Rotoroa Island by ferry from Coromandel.
360 Discovery ferry timetable and fare
information
If you wish to visit Rotoroa Island outside the current ferry
times, find out about other
ways to get to here.
THINGS TO DO
Spend your time on Rotoroa Island soaking up the atmosphere of
this serene island sanctuary; swim, picnic, walk and relax, or go
on an adventure to see if you can spot one of our endangered
species.
Visit the island's chapel, historic schoolhouse and jailhouse,
and learn about the intriguing history of this special place at the
exhibition centre and museum. Take in the mast of Tiri II, Radio
Hauraki's famous pirate radio ship which broadcast from the Gulf
and has since been decommissioned on the island, or visit the
seven-metre high Chris Booth sculpture on the island's southern
headland.
And if your timing is just right, you'll even be able to join
one of the many walks and talks the
Rotoroa Island Trust organises every summer.
WHAT TO BRING
- Your own food and plenty of water-there are no shops on the
island
- Walking shoes, sunblock and a sun hat
- Swimming gear and towels
BIOSECURITY MEASURES
- Fires and camping is not permitted on the island, but we do
have accommodation available for rent
- No dogs or domestic animals are permitted on the island or its
shoreline
- Bicycles are not permitted on the island, and if you're
bringing a buggy please be sure to remove any soil or seeds from
the treads
- Carry food in sealed, rodent-proof plastic containers and take
your rubbish home
- Check bags for rodents, insects (especially ants) and other
pests prior to boarding the ferry
- Please check your boots are clean and that there is no soil or
seeds in laces or treads
AMENITIES
- BBQs
- Changing sheds
- Fresh water
- Toilets
- Mobile phone coverage
There are no shops on the island
HOURS
- Rotoroa Island is open most days from dawn until dusk
- Changing sheds, historic buildings and the museum and
exhibition centre are open 10am - 5pm every day (except Christmas
Day)
- Visitors are welcome on Christmas day, however note just the
toilet facilities will be open.
PLEASE NOTE
- The Rotoroa Island Trust asks that visitors respect the
island's heritage and drink alcohol in moderation while
visiting
- We recommend you wear sturdy footwear for Rotoroa Island's
gravel roads and tracks
VENUE HIRE
Featuring practical facilities alongside beautiful beaches,
Rotoroa Island is the perfect place to host an event, from family
BBQs and picnics to small corporate conferences and meetings.
Rotoroa has a restored 1860s schoolhouse suitable for small
meetings, new electric barbeques and a selection of accommodation options.
Facilities include:
- Audio visual equipment including a screen and projector
- Wi-Fi
- Tables and chairs
- Crockery and cutlery for up to 40 people (additional cost may
apply)
- Access to a kitchen
If you would like to know more about holding an event on Rotoroa
Island, please email read our venue information or email us at info@rotoroa.org.nz.