1. Memorials on Monument
(Heritage/European Settlement)

On Monument hill behind the homestead are the graves of James and Eliza Reid. They are in separate enclosures surrounded by wrought iron fences. Eliza died unexpectedly in November 1942 aged 61 ...

2. Hauraki Gulf Marine Park celebrates 10th Anniversary
(Projects & Events/Events)

... under a shelter by the Reid Homestead, and watched waka ama pass by on a round the islands relay.  It was an idyllic day. Fullers ran three cruises to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Hauraki Gulf ...

3. The Guns of Motutapu
(Heritage/Military)

When visiting the island you may be lucky enough to catch a screening at the Reid Homestead of the DVD 'The Guns of Motutapu'   The DVD, produced and directed by former Trustee and military history ...

4. Auckland Heritage Festival
(Projects & Events/Events)

... Heritage Festival fare" at any Fullers Ticket Office. Bring food, water and cash - there are no food shops on the island but you may wish to purchase memorabilia at the Reid Homestead. Children welcome. ...

5. 2010 Heritage Festivals
(Projects & Events/Events)

... restored historic Reid Homestead and screen for you 'Guns of Motutapu' which features the gun battery in brilliant 3D virtual reality. Bring torch, food and water - there are no shops on the island. ...

6. Auckland Heritage Festival
(News/Notices / Updates)

... on the island but you may wish to purchase memorabilia at the Reid Homestead. Children welcome. Come out and celebrate the end of the school holidays! Sat 26, Sun 27 Sep Meet 8.45am-9am Downtown ...

7. Post War Timeline
(About Us/The Island)

... personnel leave and minefields cleared 1949 Quarantine station opened (closed in late 1950's) Former Andrew Craig (Reid brothers' farm manager) cottage used for accommodation 1950 US Navy magazines, ...

8. Significant Project Sponsors
(Get Involved/Partners)

... 1988.Their vision is to enhance equity and enrich society in Auckland and Northland. The ASB Community Trust has generously funded the restoration of the Home Bay wharf and the historic 1901 Reid Homestead ...

9. Walk Motutapu
(Tourism and Recreation/Exploring)

... Bay: 3.0 km; 1 hr 5 mins Home Bay is the site of an important pa, the 1901 Reid Homestead, Premier Picnics, and the Reid family graves.Track 1 starts at the southern end of the bay to the left of the ...

10. Exploring the Island
(Tourism and Recreation/Exploring)

... google map Or click here to view our WalkMotutapu_map.pdf     This loop walk takes you from the Home Bay wharf, past the historic Reid homestead, up the Rotary Centennial Track through the volunteer ...

11. The Red Barn
(Projects & Events/Projects)

... to the support of RCON the Red Barn is now in great working order for our future volunteer days. The day concluded with our usual barbeque and debrief at the Reid Homestead, with volunteers and Rotarians ...

12. Treasure Islands
(News/Media Releases)

... since April 2010. Hopefully they are no more. The recent discovery of mouse droppings in the Reid Homestead resulted in a full scale incursion response implementation.   No mice were trapped and Jak, ...

13. Govenrment Wake Up Call
(News/Media Releases)

... public participation and reconnection to conservation and recreation areas has been realised. We are also extremely proud of the recently restored Reid Homestead which will serve as an excellent centre ...

14. Weedbusters' Diary
(Restoration/Ecological)

... for a swim in the lovely warm(ish) waters of Home Bay upon arrival back at Reid Homestead.      February 2010 Three Weed Teams in action on Public Volunteer Day - Sunday 21 Feb !! Ken and Neil ...

15. European Settlement Timeline
(Heritage/European Settlement)

... pheasants, wallabies, ostriches and other exotic animals as a visitor attraction (although James Reid's descendants claim it was the Reids, and not Graham, who introduced deer to the island). He establishes ...

16. Motutapu Radio Repeater
(Projects & Events/Projects)

... issues. Ability to notify DOC of pest sightings post eradication. Ability to have 2 volunteer groups working in different parts of the island staying in touch.  Communicating those important Reid ...

17. Our Achievements
(About Us/The Trust)

... which provides a base for volunteers staying on the island Commissioned a conservation plan for historic Reid Homestead in Home Bay Restored the exterior and interior of the Reid homestead as a volunteer ...

18. Island Flora
(About Us/The Island)

... the Reid Homestead and alongside the stream in Home Bay there is an interesting array of exotic trees including Moreton Bay and Port Jackson figs, Norfolk Island Hibiscus, walnuts, flame trees, and London ...

19. Volunteer Activities
(Get Involved/Volunteer)

... required for the repair and maintenance of some of the structures on the island including the nursery, the Reid Homestead, the Red Barn, some heritage military sites, and School House. Ideally suited for ...

20. Our Vision & Aims
(About Us/The Trust)

...  Protect and maintain the WWII gun emplacements Restore appropriate military sites Develop the restored Reid Homestead as a volunteer base and a visitor centre Re-establish Maori links with Motutapu ...

21. Early Settlers - The Reid Brothers
(Heritage/European Settlement)

       James Reid 1837 - 1908                     John Reid 1837 - 1899 1869 - Reid Brothers Buy Motutapu In 1869, the Union Bank pressed Robert Graham to reduce his overdraft. To comply ...

22. 1901 Newspaper article
(Heritage/European Settlement)

...    Motutapu Island A fascinating insight into turn of the century early European settlement on the island. Article written in 1901 when James Reid farmed the island This arcadian island, which ...

23. European Settlement
(Category)

... 1857 and converted large areas into pasture. Graham began an era of picnic days on the island with Home Bay becoming a favourite destination for hunting parties and picnickers. The Reid Homestead ...

24. Exploring
(Category)

... to explore. Of course there are our beaches, the DOC operated 120 tent site at Home Bay to enable you to stay overnight and extend your exploration time, and the historic 108 year old Reid Homestead ...