Experience this
natural sanctuary
Bush / Beaches / Native Wildlife
Visit the Island →
Plan your trip to Motuihe Island. Find ferry timetables, walking tracks, camping info, and what to bring for a day visit or overnight stay.
About the Island →
Discover the island’s rich heritage — from its Māori history and WWII naval base to the ongoing conservation work restoring native bush and wildlife.
Get Involved →
Join weekend and midweek volunteer trips to plant native trees, remove weeds, monitor wildlife, or guide visitors around the island.
Support Us →
Help fund the restoration. Donate, become a corporate sponsor, or join the Friends of Motuihe to support this community-driven conservation project.
Newsletters
Stay up to date with the latest news and updates from Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga. Read about our monthly volunteer trips, native wildlife sightings, restoration milestones, and upcoming events on the island.
- July 2026 Newsletter
Edition 117 Upcoming Volunteer Trips We have these midweek group trips coming up, travelling by Dreamweaver from Pier Z: If you are a group interested in joining one of these trips (or another date), please email Simon on volunteermotuihe@gmail.com We have these volunteer trips coming up, all travelling by water… Read more: July 2026 Newsletter - June 2026 Newsletter
Edition 116 (Cover photo: Translocation of Mistletoe seeds – Pirita (Ileostylus micranthus)) Motuihe Kakabeak and Threatened Plant Evening For anyone who wasn’t able to attend, we have uploaded a recording of the evening to our website. You can watch our evening here: Rare Plants Evening At the end of the… Read more: June 2026 Newsletter - May 2026 Newsletter
Edition 115 Motuihe Kakabeak and Threatened Plant Evening A reminder about our upcoming evening to hear all about what’s happening with our Endangered Plants Programme We will also be farewelling our long-serving volunteer Phil Francis. Phil led the nursery team over many years, and not only was responsible for pumping… Read more: May 2026 Newsletter
Experience… Explore
Experience an island which has been transformed from farmland to a home for kiwis, tuatara, geckos and endangered native birds.
Motuihe Island has beautiful native plants, birds and lizards, significant historic sites and fantastic recreation opportunities.
Video acknowledgement: Department of Conservation
Our Sponsors
Appreciation and recognition to our sponsors for their vision and support to Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga
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