Kakariki (native red crowned parakeets)
discovered breeding on island following removal of pests
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FREE FERRY RIDES FOR FIRST TIME WEEDBUSTERS
Click HERE for more details about our 'Bring a Buddy' Free Ferry rides to the Island

NEXT VOLUNTEER DAY Sunday 21st February
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FULLERS START SUMMER SAILING SCHEDULE - From Saturday 26th December 2009 to Saturday 25 April 2010. 
Sailings to Home Bay weekends and public holidays only. Leaving Ferry Building at 9.15am (Devonport 9.25am) and departing Home Bay at 4.30pm. You transfer at Rangitoto wharf at 9.45 to awaiting vessel, departing at 9.50am.

Motutapu, 'Sacred Island', is experiencing an exciting, large scale and long term transformation. The island is only 30-40 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and is linked by causeway to Rangitoto in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

The Motutapu Restoration Trust is restoring the natural and cultural landscapes of this beautitful island - "breathing new life into an ancient landform"

Volunteers for the Trust are restoring the natural landscape - the native forest, similar to that which existed on Motutapu after neighbouring Rangitoto erupted out of the sea around 600 years ago. The cultural landscape, handed down by Maori, early settlers and WWII Military residents is also being protected, maintained and interpreted.

With the restoration of the island's natural heritage, Motutapu is poised to become a wonderful wildlife sanctuary, New Zealand's largest island conservation park.

You can get involved with the work that the Motutapu Restoration Trust is doing by becoming a volunteer, becoming a Friend of Motutapu, making a donation towards our work or becoming a sponsor. Enjoy our website and feel free to contact us with any questions or feedback.

Check out our Volunteer Profiles