Explore Group - Explore Tiritiri Matangi Island

Explore the beauty and birdsong on this island sanctuary, home to an unrivalled range of wildlife following one of the country's most successful community-led conservation projects.

  • Hours Hāora

    • MondayClosed
    • TuesdayClosed
    • WednesdayClosed
    • Thursday8 AM – 6 PM
    • Friday8 AM – 6 PM
    • Saturday8 AM – 6 PM
    • Sunday8 AM – 6 PM

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  • Words by Tourism New Zealand
  • Last updated 23 May 2023
Jump on our quick ferry transfer from Auckland via Gulf Harbour to Tiritiri Matangi Island and explore this beautiful island wildlife sanctuary with an abundance of birdlife, native bush and extensive walking tracks.

Enhance your experience with a guided walk to help you spot the native species and support the island's ongoing conservation programme - this can be book online with your ferry ticket.
Location Te wāhi
Explore Booking Kiosk, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland Central
Plan your route
  • Aerial view of Tiritiri Matangi Island
  • Te Maki heading to Tiritiri Matangi Island
  • Walking on beach at Tiritiri Matangi Island
  • Walking track on Tiritiri Matangi Island