Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland

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Auckland, New Zealand

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

What's Included

Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland
75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf
Approximately 4-5 Hours to Explore Rotoroa Island
Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board

Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Explore Group - Auckland
Explore Booking Kiosk Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Please check in at the Explore Booking Kiosk (diagonally opposite the Maritime Museum) at least 15 minutes prior to departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Rotoroa Island

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hauraki Gulf (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
No food available to purchase on the Island. Food brought onto Island must be in a sealed bag/container.

Food and drinks are available to purchase on board the ferry.
SUMMER SCHEDULE (until 7th April): Monday to Friday: Departs Auckland: 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 2:25pm. Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: Departs Auckland: 9:30am | Departs Rotoroa Island: 2:55pm
Ferry takes 75-minutes each way to/from Rotoroa Island
WINTER SCHEDULE (from 8th April): Wednesday - Sunday: Departs Auckland 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa 2:25pm | Arrives Auckland 4:00pm
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 10 reviews

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Beautiful views; Peaceful break

Michele_V, Jul 2025

What a lovely day trip of peace and quiet. Away from everyone. Ferry ride was fun -- up top was windy and cold but worth the views. While on the island you hike and run around. I ventured and only saw two people from the tour our whole time. You can do the whole island in the alloted time. I had lunch at the North Tower with the amazing view. MaiMai bay was my favorite -- quiet, hidden, not well upkept on the trail but I found it. I only wish I had gone their first and could have had lunch there with the view. Lady and Mens bay also beautiful.