WHAT'S ON
Rotoroa Island isn’t all breathtaking views and precious wildlife – it’s also home to a host of fun and educational talks and events.
In partnership with our friends at Auckland Zoo, this
unique and complimentary programme includes guided walks,
specialist talks and more.
Check out what's coming up below (or on our full summer
calendar), and remember to follow us on Facebook to make sure you're always the first
to know.
27 DECEMBER - 30 APRIL - Guided Walk Encounters
& Tracks & Traps workshops
SATURDAY 20 JANUARY - Orbell's offspring:
exploring takahe recovery
SUNDAY 21 JANUARY - Rotoroa's native plant
biodiversity: a botanical look at the island
SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY - New Zealand's Reptiles; our
best kept secret
SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY - No island is an island: a
look at Auckland Zoo's recent involvement with Rotoroa and other
Hauraki Gulf islands
SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY - Kiwi Operation Nest Egg:
the circle of life
SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY - Rotoroa's seabirds: the
wanderers return
SUNDAY 4 MARCH - A special family day experience
with a chance to contribute to Rotoroa Island's restoration
programme
SATURDAY 17 MARCH - Around the island coastal
walk
The dates for 2017 are:
Sunday 16th July
Saturday 22nd July
Saturday 12th August
Sunday 27th August
ANIMAL
RELEASES
Kiwi chick releases are during breeding season which usually
runs from August to April - and we'd love for you to be a part of
these special events. Make sure you stay up to date with all our
upcoming releases by following us on Facebook.
VOLUNTEER DAYS
Rotoroa Island offers a small number of public and
corporate volunteer days each year. Whether you're looking to
organise a productive and unique team bonding event for your
colleagues, or you want to spend some quality time providing some
much needed assistance at an emerging wildlife sanctuary, there are
a number of ways to help out on Rotoroa Island.
For more information visit Volunteering on Rotoroa
Island, follow us on Facebook or send us an email at info@rotoroa.org.nz.