The island is experiencing an exciting, large scale and long term transformation. Our project is the largest ecological restoration endeavour in New Zealand. Motutapu is only 30 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland, New Zealand's largest city and is linked by causeway to Rangitoto Island in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Motutapu and Rangitoto are now pest free islands - please, we need your help to keep it that way.

The Motutapu Restoration Trust is committed to restoring the natural and cultural landscapes of this beautitful and very special island

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.