Explore Rotoroa Island

  • Duration
    75mins from Auckland CBD
  • Category
    Ferry
  • Location
    Auckland
  • Operating Season
    All Year
  • Price
    $110
    Adult
    $55
    Child

Explore Rotoroa Island

Rotoroa Island is the perfect island escape - just a short cruise from the city - it showcases the natural beauty and rich history of the Hauraki Gulf. Explore this beautiful island easily via established tracks and coastal paths that take in relics from the island’s past, sculptural installations and expansive views across the Gulf.

Managed by Rotoroa Island Trust the island has been predator free since 2014 and is now home to a number of relocated native birds and wildlife free ranging across the island which you can spot just as easily in the native bush as the open fields and shorelines. Rotoroa's best kept secret is the sheltered sandy beaches perfect for a swim or picnic after your walk.

Highlights:

  • Scenic cruise each way through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, to Rotoroa Island onboard our premium cruise fleet
  • Book a 90 minute guided walk with one of the island rangers to learn more about the conservation programme and reintroduction of species. Additional cost applies - find out more HERE.
  • Explore the island on foot via established walking tracks across open fields, native bush and sandy shorelines - download map HERE
  • Discover the unique history of the island through the award-winning museum exhibition and heritage buildings around the island
  • Spot iconic native species free ranging across the island including takahe, pāteke and more
  • Enjoy the sheltered sandy bays and clear waters with a swim or a picnic - BBQ facilities available 
  • Facilities on the island include a gift shop (open 90 minutes prior to the ferry departing the island), freshwater drinking fountain, toilets and electric barbeques
  • Overnight Accommodation is available on the island for those who wish to stay a bit longer, this can booked direct at rotoroa.org.nz - Important notice: Accommodation on Rotoroa Island is temporarily closed from the 19th April while a water supply upgrade is underway, but the island is still open for day visits and ferries are running as usual.”  

Mums go free: Use promo code MUMSGOFREE26 and your mum will travel for free this Mother's Day, Sunday 10 May 2026*

Rotoroa Island Ferry
Price
$110 Adult
Adult 16 years and over
$55 Child
Child 5 - 15 years | Under 5 years travel free.

Winter Timetable | 19 April 2026 - 23 October 2026

Wednesday to Sunday & Public Holidays 

Depart Auckland Viaduct Arrive Rotoroa Depart Rotoroa Arrive Auckland Viaduct
09:15am 10:30am 14:25pm 16:00pm

 

Important Information

Department of Conservation Approved

*Use promo code MUMSGOFREE26 and your mum will travel for free this Mother's Day, Sunday 10 May 2026, on Explore services to Man O' War Waiheke Island, Rotoroa IslandTiritiri Matangi Island and on the Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins & Islands Cruise in Auckland, or on the Discover the Bay Cruise in the Bay of Islands. Offer available for travel on Sunday 10 May 2026 only. One 'mum' will travel free when purchasing a full priced child or adult ticket, providing their child is present. Only one 'mum' will travel free per booking. If more than one 'mum' is travelling together they will need to make a separate booking. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers.
^Please book all restaurant reservations and wine tastings direct with Man O' War - these will be at an additional cost.

Note: For the purpose of this promotion, a 'mum' is considered any parent or caregiver travelling with their child - we recognise all the Grandmothers, Aunties, Stepmums and Mother figures in our lives! (Dad's, Grandfathers, Uncles, Stepdads and father figures will be celebrated on Father's day).