Motuora Island (Motuora)

Motuora Planting Trips

Be part of the restoration of this unique island in the Hauraki Gulf (between Kawau Island and Whangaparaoa).

Motuora is a recreation reserve jointly managed by the Motuora Restoration Society and the Department of Conservation and the former has taken on the task of restoring the island with native bush and endangered species.

The majority of the island has been planted, tracks are formed and weeds controlled. 10,000 young ‘pioneer’ trees to go into the ground during next winter plus 2,000 canopy trees Beyond that work will continue on the programme of translocations of sea birds, lizards, plants and forest birds.

Trips to the island on the following dates in 2011

27^th March (picnic day)

1^st May (24th April is Easter w/e)

29^th May

26^th June

31^st July

28^th August

25^th September

30^th October

27^th November

How to get there:

Contact Liz Maire for Hibiscus Coast on 09 424 2293 or Cheryl Gillbanks (09) 636 7874 for Auckland, for more information and to book. Water taxi numbers are limited. Please make definite bookings as early as possible and let organizers know of any cancellations.

Water taxi departs Sandspit 8.00 am and returns to Sandspit at approx. 4.00 pm.

Fare :

Adults $20, Children 5-15 yrs $10, under 5 yrs free. (subject to change).

Parking for the day $7. (free parking is available on the street, but you need to allow time to walk to the wharf).

What to bring:

Shoes (and a plastic bag for muddy boots at the end of the day), raincoat, warm clothes, garden gloves, sunscreen, hat, snacks and drinks for your morning break. Sausage sizzle and cuppa provided at lunchtime.

Biosecurity Awareness:

Please ensure that your footwear and clothing is clean of soil or seeds that may introduce unwanted weeds to Motuora. Also ensure that there are no pests stowing away in your bags (insects or rodents)