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A bird with iridescent blue and green feathers perched on a branch. 1
A pier extending over calm water with people walking on it, surrounded by lush green hills. 2
A white lighthouse with a red door, labeled 'SIMPSON & CO. PIMLICO LONDON 1864.' 3
A coastal landscape with dense green foliage in the foreground, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea with sailboats in the distance. 4
A group of people standing on a path near a wooden structure with a green roof, surrounded by lush green hills. 5
By Explore Group New Zealand

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,987 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

    • Discover the oldest working lighthouse in New Zealand on Tiritiri Matangi
    • Explore the island's walking tracks and see native and endangered species
    • Enjoy an 80-minute cruise through the Hauraki Gulf to Tiritiri Matangi Island
    • Take a swim or snorkel at the quiet sandy beaches – bring swimwear and a towel
    • See the regenerating native forest and glimpse native and endangered species

Activity location

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Gulf Harbour, Whangaparāoa 0930, New Zealand | Meet at the Gulf Harbour Ferry Terminal at 9:55am. Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

8:30am From Auckland Viaduct (Weekends)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

8:30am Departure from Auckland Viaduct

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 3,987.17 x 2 AdultsP 7,974.34
Total
Price is P 7,974.34

9:25am From Gulf Harbour (Weekends)

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

9:55am Departure from Gulf Harbour (Whangaparaoa)

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:25
Price details
P 3,987.17 x 2 AdultsP 7,974.34
Total
Price is P 7,974.34

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    80-minute cruise each way from Auckland Viaduct or 25 minutes from Gulf Harbour
  • Inclusions
    Access to the island's walking tracks
  • Inclusions
    Swimming and snorkeling opportunities
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks - no outlets on island, please bring your own lunch and snacks or purchase on board ferry.
  • Exclusions
    Hotel Pick-up or Drop-offs

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Bikes, Drones, Feeding animals, Littering, Smoking, Touching plants
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, on a premium cruise fleet as you make your way to the island sanctuary of Tiritiri Matangi. Explore the island's walking tracks, swim or snorkel at the beaches, and discover regenerating native forest and native and endangered species including kōkako, takahē, tīeke, and more.

    Tiritiri Matangi Island is a pest-free island that provides a safe haven for a wide range of native species to flourish. Enjoy the time to explore the island's other established walking tracks with dramatic cliff tops, native bush, and quiet beaches. This island feels like another world all easily accessed from central Auckland or Gulf Harbour.

    Tiritiri Matangi Island holds precious populations of kōkako, tīeke/saddleback, and tuatara that can’t easily be seen anywhere else around the Auckland region, so glimpsing these rare animals is a highlight for many visitors.

    See the oldest working lighthouse in New Zealand and enjoy one of the many beautiful beaches that Tiritiri Matangi Island has to offer (remember to bring your swimwear and a towel!)

    SCHEDULE:

    Wednesday - Friday
    Departs Auckland: 9:00am | via Gulf Harbour: 9:55am | Arrives Tiritiri Matangi Island: 10:20am
    Departs Tiritiri Matangi Island: 2:40pm | via Gulf Harbour: 3:05pm | Arrives Auckland: 4:00pm

    Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
    Departs Auckland: 8:30am | via Gulf Harbour: 9:25am | Arrives Tiritiri Matangi Island: 9:50am
    Departs Tiritiri Matangi Island: 4:00pm | via Gulf Harbour: 4:25pm | Arrives Auckland: 5:20pm

    Duration
    Approximately 80 minutes from Auckland or 25 minutes from Gulf Harbour

Location

Activity location

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Gulf Harbour, Whangaparāoa 0930, New Zealand | Meet at the Gulf Harbour Ferry Terminal at 9:55am. Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Explore Booking Kiosk Quay Street, Viaduct, Auckland 1010, New Zealand | Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure at the Explore Booking Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum).
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand