Motuora岛
Conservation island in the Hauraki Gulf, famous for its kiwi sanctuary. Isolated beaches, amazing clifftop walks with beautiful views, and places to camp overnight. 距离奥克兰90分钟车程.
Motuora岛 is one of the Auckland region's most unspoilt paradises. 自然保护区, 岛上有自己的“几维托儿所”, where young kiwi are nurtured and protected, until they're strong enough to live life on their own.
There are some seriously scenic spots to explore here, 从崎岖的海岸线漫步到郁郁葱葱, 阴影林地, 去神秘的海滩, 野餐的理想之选. There are no shops or services on the island, so you'll need to bring your own supplies, but if you're after somewhere to really get away from it all, 就是这里. 你可以露营过夜或者, 如果你幸运的话, bag the accommodation at the island's only holiday cottage.
The majority of the island is used as a natural reserve - thousands of seedlings are planted each year, to encourage the growth of native tree species. 而且岛上没有食肉动物, 太, so the kiwi and the trees and plants have a better chance at surviving unhindered. You'll need to hire a private boat or water taxi to take you here, and landing is available at one of the beaches, 或者通过码头.
Why not volunteer for one of the one-day or five-day programmes, 直接做一个, personal contribution to the island's natural upkeep? 无论你决定在这里做什么, 你一定会得到安宁, and a real escape from the pressures of urban life.
如何到达:
Motuora岛 is located in the Hauraki Gulf, a few miles off the Mahurangi Heads. You can charter a water taxi from Sandspit Wharf, Warkworth (Phone 0800 111 616).
