Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland
Overview
Enjoy a cruise through Tikapa Moana, the Hauraki Gulf, and discover the Rotoroa Island sanctuary. This pretty little island is a perfect escape from the city for the day or longer.
Explore the island on foot via established walking tracks across open fields, native bush and sandy shorelines. Take your chance at spotting iconic native species free ranging across the island including kiwi, takahē and tīeke.
Rotoroa Island has been predator free since 2014 and is now home to a number of native birds and wildlife free ranging across the island.
Discover the unique history of the island through the award-winning museum exhibition and heritage buildings or enjoy the sheltered sandy bays and clear waters for relaxing, swimming and snorkeling.
Facilities on the island include a gift shop, freshwater drinking fountain, toilets and electric barbeques.
What's Included
- Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf
- Restroom on board
- Approximately 4-5 Hours to Explore Rotoroa Island
- Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Quay Street
Viaduct, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Ferry takes 75-minutes each way to/from Rotoroa Island
- WINTER SCHEDULE (until 23 October 2026): Wednesday - Sunday: Departs Auckland 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa 2:25pm | Arrives Auckland 4:00pm
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry – from Auckland?
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Activity code: C-3567P22
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- 75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf.
- Restroom on board.
- Approximately 4-5 Hours to Explore Rotoroa Island.
- Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry - from Auckland is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rotoroa Island Day Trip & Ferry – from Auckland will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Return ferry to Rotoroa Island from Auckland
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 75-minute cruise each way through the Hauraki Gulf
- Restroom on board
- Approximately 4-5 Hours to Explore Rotoroa Island
- Food and drinks - not available for purchase on island (can be purchased on board the ferry).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Ferry takes 75-minutes each way to/from Rotoroa Island
- WINTER SCHEDULE (until 23 October 2026): Wednesday - Sunday: Departs Auckland 9:15am | Departs Rotoroa 2:25pm | Arrives Auckland 4:00pm
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
