• travel_explore
    Auckland Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
    tune
  • image_search
    Search Auckland... Experiences, attractions, dining & more
Earn 1 Airpoints Dollar™ for every $100 you spend
Airpoints

Discover Tiritiri Matangi Island - Fullers360 Ferry

4.3
16
Day trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island with Fullers360! Explore this island wildlife sanctuary with return ferry from Auckland.

Day trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island with Fullers360! Explore this island wildlife sanctuary with return ferry from Auckland.

Highlights

  • Explore Tiritiri Matangi Island with a return ferry trip from Auckland
  • Enjoy beautiful walking tracks and beaches
  • Stop in at the visitor centre and see New Zealand's oldest working lighthouse
  • A haven for endangered species with lush native forests

Discover the natural beauty of Tiritiri Matangi Island on a day trip from Auckland.

From Auckland CBD enjoy a 75-minute ferry ride across the Hauraki Gulf to protected wildlife sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi Island.

Explore the island at your own pace with various walking trails taking you through native forest and to the unspoiled Hobbs Beach which is the perfect location for a swim and a picnic.

Home to 71 species of bird, Tiritiri Matangi is a pest-free haven for New Zealand's most endangered wildlife, you may catch a glimpse of Korora (little blue penguins), Takahē, Kōkako and many others.

Stop in at the visitor centre for guidebooks and souvenirs and visit New Zealand's oldest working lighthouse that was first lit in 1865.

Adult Return $82.00
Child Return $50.00 (Aged 5 - 15 years)
Infant Return $0.00
Family Return $264.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children - Full Value Price $264 if purchased individually - Discounts shown from this rate)

What's included

  • Return Ferry from Auckland to Tiritiri Matangi Island

Duration

  • Allow approximately 7 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Departs: Pier 13, Downtown Ferry Terminal, 99 Quay Street, Auckland CBD.

Restrictions

  • Please come prepared with everything you need for the day as there are no food outlets on the island.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Timetable Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday:

    Departs Auckland - 9am

    Departs Tiritiri Matangi - 3:30pm.

    Ferry takes approximately 75 minutes each way.

  • Guided Walk:

    Book a guided walk with one of our knowledgeable guides to learn more about the history of the island and discover the nesting spots of the korora/little penguins.

    Guided walks meet the ferry on arrival. A reasonable level of fitness is required. Available to purchase through checkout.

    Adults $10 each.

    Children $2.50 each.

    Family $20 per family.

    Family Pass:

    2 adults + 2 children aged 5-15 years. Full value price showing if tickets are booked separately - discounts are shown from this rate.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.3

16 reviews

Showing all 16 authenticated Bookme reviews

Tilly Harvey from New Zealand wrote on 08 March 2022

Awesome day out!

We had a great day out at Tiritiri with Fullers. It was a bumpy ride, but nothing anyone can do about an easterly swell. Our ferry driver on the way home was amazing, and did his/her utmost to avoid some of the worst bumps. The day itself on Tiri exceeded all our expectations, only wish we had known about the little tractor that took the bags up to the visitors centre (I'm not sure if this runs every time the ferry goes?). Thank you to all the volunteers that make it such a great experience. We will be back!

verifiedVerified purchase Share Link

agnes from New Zealand wrote on 23 January 2022

amazing

beautiful experience. we will definitely be back for an overnight stay or two. so much more to explore.

verifiedVerified purchase Share Link

seabass from New Zealand wrote on 29 January 2022

TIRITIRI trip

It was a really cool experience. Took my wife and 2 kids along[aged 10 and 12]. There some complainng along the way..lol but over everyone had a good time. We walk to entirety of the island which was at times a bit difficult but well worth it. The views are stunning! We even managed to squeeze in a nice swim at Hobbs beach at the end of our walk to cool down.

verifiedVerified purchase Share Link

Clare Kitt from New Zealand wrote on 11 April 2022

Disgusted.

We never got to go. We'd prepaid and Fullers lost the contract and didn't tell us. Absolutely disgusting.

verifiedVerified purchase Share Link

David Koningham from New Zealand wrote on 21 February 2022

Tiritiri Matangi

The island experience was fantastic. However it did not start that well. Fullers have many different points of departure and the signage was woefully inadequate. We had to ask for directions from their ticket office. Having arrived at the requested location 45 minutes before departure (as stipulated in the booking confirmation) there was nothing going on. Just standing around on the footpath. Walked down the ramp to the water, to see if there was someone or some signage, only to be told that I couldn't be there by a Fullers employee who suddenly materialised. Was very unimpressed at this point. Spent about 40 minutes standing around until we were able to board. Once we actually got on board the day improved markedly. The island was beautiful and the guide we had extremely helpful. Saw and heard much birdlife and enjoyed the crystal clear waters. A definite must to visit!! The $100 from Activate Auckland was much appreciated also!

verifiedVerified purchase Share Link

close

Qualmark Certification

This award identifies a business with a high level of professionalism, a keen awareness of the impact it has on the environment and a commitment to a customer centric approach.

This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.

This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.

When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.

Sample menu

close
delete

Delete your content?

This item will be deleted immediately. You can't undo this action.