Experience this
natural sanctuary
Bush / Beaches / Native Wildlife
Plan Your Visit
Motuihe Island can be accessed via Dreamweaver, The Red Boats, Auckland Sea Shuttles, or private vessel.
DOC Motuihe Campsite Bookings — Try a summer camping holiday on beautiful Motuihe
Get Involved
- Weekend & midweek volunteering
- Titipounamu translocation — donations welcome
- Nursery, kiosk, guiding, weeding
- Become a Friend
Educational Experiences
- School visits
- Ecology and biodiversity projects
- Citizen science opportunities
- Historical heritage
- Monitoring teams
Outdoor Experiences
- Beach activities
- Bush walks
- Camping
- Sheltered anchorages
- Assist with restoration
Great for Kids
- Five sandy, safe beaches
- Easy bush walks
- Camping
- Spot rare native birds, geckos, skinks and tuatara
- Hands-on planting experiences
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
Blog
The latest news and views on Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga
- January 2026 NewsletterHappy New Year everyone! Upcoming Volunteer Trips We have these midweek group trips coming up, travelling by Dreamweaver from Pier… Read more: January 2026 Newsletter
- December 2025 NewsletterDecember 2025 Newsletter (Edition 110) A big thank you to the thousands of volunteers who have volunteered on Motuihe over the… Read more: December 2025 Newsletter
- November 2025 NewsletterCover Photo: Acknowledgement to Photo competition prize winner: David Waters Upcoming Volunteer Trips We have these midweek volunteer trips… Read more: November 2025 Newsletter
Biosecurity reminder: Please check your bags, shoes, and gear for seeds, soil, and insects before visiting the island.
Read the full biosecurity checklist →
Upcoming Volunteer Trips
22 July 2026
26 July 2026
13 August 2026
Our Sponsors
Appreciation and recognition to our sponsors for their vision and support to Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga
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