Ferries from
New Zealand to Motutapu Island
Ferries from
New Zealand to Motutapu Island
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New Zealand can be found on the south east side of Australia and is made up of two main islands and a number of smaller islands. The two main islands known as the North Island and South Island are separated by the Cook Strait. The five largest inhabited islands aside from the main 2 are Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, Great Barrier Island, d'Urville Island and Waiheke Island. The South Island is the largest landmass of New Zealand, and is divided along its length by the Southern Alps. The North Island is less mountainous but is marked by seismic activity. New Zealand is a land of magnificent beauty and contrasts. Nature reigns supreme. Unspoilt coastlines, lush vegetation, amazing wildlife and a moderate climate make it ideal for visitors wanting to enjoy the outdoors or simply relax. The country's dynamic culture has European, Maori, Pacific and Asian influences. The Kiwis, as the New Zealanders are well known as, are a hospitable and friendly bunch. New Zealand features in the top ten of places travellers would like to visit and chances are you've never meet anyone who has been and didn't love the place. In terms of ferry travel, the two main islands are connected by a 55 mile service across the Cook strait. The ferry journey itself is widely acknowledged one of New Zealand's most iconic sightseeing experiences.
Motutapu is one of the Hauraki Gulf Islands, a body of water to the northeast of Auckland, a major city on the North Island. Having undergone the largest island pest eradication programme in the world, Motutapu offers a chance to enjoy some of the country’s wonderful wildlife and most pristine scenery, and, aged 178 million years old, it boasts a long history. It was one of the earliest islands settled by Polynesians, around AD 1190, later becoming a picnic and recreation area for Victorians and a World War II base. Typically, visitors make the short ferry ride to Motutapu for its excellent walking trails, along which you'll spot some of the ruinous war battlements and rare birds including tieke, saddleback and North Island brown kiwi. Motutapu is perfect for short excursions from Auckland, providing a haven from the busy city lifestyle. Ferries dock on the island’s east coast, with journeys lasting just half an hour from the port of Auckland.
